Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 1 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 14 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 7 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 27 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 2 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 14 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 7 | Minor |
Essex High School ranks #10 of 10 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School | PK–02 | 61 | A |
| Summit Street School | PK–03 | 60 | A |
| Hiawatha School | PK–03 | 59 | A |
| Albert D. Lawton School | 06–08 | 45 | A |
| Westford Elementary School | PK–08 | 44 | A |
| Founders Memorial School | 03–05 | 37 | A |
| Thomas Fleming School | 04–05 | 26 | A |
| Essex Middle School | 06–08 | 23 | A |