Founders Memorial School vs. Essex Middle School
Should I attend Founders Memorial School or Essex Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Founders Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Essex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades 3-5, Founders Memorial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades 6-8, Essex Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
341 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#52 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
120
-
Grade 4 Students
114
-
Grade 5 Students
107
-
Grade 6 Students
-
132
Grade 7 Students
-
149
Grade 8 Students
-
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
81%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
