East Middle School

1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, East Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

East Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

East Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#69 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
71%
34%
77%
45%
66%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #69 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are East Middle School often compared to?
East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
678 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of East Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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