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Summit Street School vs. Hiawatha Elementary School

Should you attend Summit Street School or Hiawatha Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Summit Street School
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hiawatha Elementary School
30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Summit Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Hiawatha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Summit Street School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
310 students
207 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hiawatha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit Street School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hiawatha Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hiawatha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Street School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#113 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
#93 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Street School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hiawatha Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VT)
50-59%
(Top 20% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiawatha Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiawatha Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Summit Street School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hiawatha Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
119
17
Kindergarten Students
47
50
Grade 1 Students
42
42
Grade 2 Students
53
47
Grade 3 Students
49
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hiawatha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hiawatha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hiawatha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hiawatha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hiawatha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Street School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hiawatha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hiawatha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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