Essex Middle School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.ewsd.org/EMS

366 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Essex Middle School, located at 60 Founders Road in Essex Junction, Vermont, serves as a central hub for middle-grade education in the community. As part of the broader educational landscape of Essex, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core academic competencies and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a culture of engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its resources and a dedicated staff, Essex Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and responsibility among its student body. The institution maintains a commitment to open communication with families, utilizing digital platforms to ensure that parents and guardians remain informed about school news, academic progress, and the diverse opportunities available to their children.

366

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	19
Black	12
Asian	10
Two or More	39

White
286 (78.1%)
Two or More
39 (10.7%)
Hispanic
19 (5.2%)
Black
12 (3.3%)
Asian
10 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone:	(802)879-7173
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/EMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 122

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 119