Top Rankings
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,804 students in Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
3,804 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 154 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.22
# American Indian Students
9 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
224 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
88 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,038 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
80%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
243 Students
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
350
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
239
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
259
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
300
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
301
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,703 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,329
$29,325
Spending / Student
$25,703
$28,599
Best Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Fleming School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1381
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1381
Grades: 4-5
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Street School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Grades: PK-3
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Albert D. Lawton School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Maple Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1388
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1388
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Essex High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #55.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Westford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 Brookside Road
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 878-5932
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 878-5932
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Founders Memorial School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Grades: PK-3
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
3 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-5558
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District?
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,804 students.
What is the rank of Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District?
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District is ranked #11 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District?
80% of Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District?
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,703 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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