Serving 358 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 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VT
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Essex Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex Middle School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Essex Middle School is ranked #63 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Essex Middle School often compared to?
Essex Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert D. Lawton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Essex Middle School?
358 students attend Essex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Essex Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Middle School?
Essex Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Middle School offer ?
Essex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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