East Middle School
Tel:
(303)340-0660
- East Middle School serves 1,020 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
East Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- East Middle School's student population of 1,020 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,020 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1500 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 34% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Middle School is Hinkley High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elkhart Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Hinkley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2184 students
0.1 miles
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-1500 0.1 9-12 2184 - Aurora Elkhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 645 students
0.3 miles
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3050 0.3 K-5 645 - Aurora Altura Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.6 miles
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3500 0.6 PK-5 576 - Aurora Laredo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.6 miles
1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)366-0314 0.6 K-5 503 - Aurora Laredo Child Development Center Grades: PK | 302 students
0.7 miles
1420 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)364-9371 0.7 PK 302
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