Serious incidents run well below the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | 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. | 1 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 2 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 1 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 1 | Minor |
Albert D. Lawton School ranks #2 of 8 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School | PK–02 | 98 | A |
| Westford Elementary School | PK–08 | 69 | A |
| Founders Memorial School | 03–05 | 60 | A |
| Thomas Fleming School | 04–05 | 40 | A |
| Essex Middle School | 06–08 | 35 | A |
| The Center for Technology - Essex | 09–12 | 26 | A |
| Essex High School | 09–12 | 23 | A |
| Hiawatha School | PK–03 | — | C |