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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,191 students in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Vermont.
Public High Schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Public High School in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Vermont average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
72 Schools
# Students
3,725 Students
26,039 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
2,564 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
0.35
0.22
# American Indian Students
9 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
229 Students
529 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
726 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
89 Students
679 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,991 Students
23,071 Students
% White Students
80%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
39 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
972 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
361
230
# Students in K Grade:
225
143
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
167
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
140
# Students in 3rd Grade:
244
168
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
177
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
175
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
350
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
1,521
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
1,499
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
5,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
5,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
298
5,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
4,981
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,434. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,249 is less than the state median of $28,705. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,887
$29,434
Spending / Student
$26,249
$28,705
Best Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
Magnet 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
| 1,191 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Center For Technology - Essex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
