For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 684 students in 05452, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 05452, VT are Albert D. Lawton School and Essex Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 05452 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 05452, VT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05452, VT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert D. Lawton School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
05452, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittenden Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 05452, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 05452, VT include Albert D. Lawton School and Essex Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 05452?
2 public middle schools are located in 05452.
What is the racial composition of students in 05452?
05452 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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