Founders Memorial School vs. Essex Middle School
Should you attend Founders Memorial School or Essex Middle 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
Top Rankings
Founders Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Essex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades 3-5, Founders Memorial School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Essex Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
346 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#63 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
117
-
Grade 4 Students
118
-
Grade 5 Students
111
-
Grade 6 Students
-
106
Grade 7 Students
-
124
Grade 8 Students
-
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
81%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
