Top Rankings
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,671 students in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 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 Union SD #51 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 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
3,671 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 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
0.23
# American Indian Students
10 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
227 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
103 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,946 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
80%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
332
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
209
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
323
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
310
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,282 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,635 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,282
$29,860
Spending / Student
$26,635
$29,121
Best Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
21 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1381
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1381
Grades: 4-5
| 197 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
| 310 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
| 326 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
| 1,230 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
| 358 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
| 200 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
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
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
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,671 students.
What is the rank of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 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 Union SD #51 School District?
80% of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District?
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,635 is less than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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