Essex, MA has 3 high schools with 1,670 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Essex score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex exceed expectations.

Essex, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,276 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Essex score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex meet expectations.

Essex, MA has 3 elementary schools with 896 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Essex score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex meet expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Essex, MA has a total population of 3,520 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, MA.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex, MA Internet Health Assessment.