Essex Middle School in Essex Junction, Vermont on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Essex Middle School is a suburban public school in Essex Junction, Vermont that is part of Essex Westford School District. It serves 385 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

385 Students

# of teachers unavailable

60 Founders Rd

Essex Junction, VT 05452 View local requests

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Essex Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Behrsing

Mr. Kasprisin

Mrs. Myers

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Essex Middle School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Essex Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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