East Middle School
Tel:
(734)416-4950
- East Middle School serves 754 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
East Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- East Middle School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 754 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #311 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 58% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Middle School is Starkweather Academy @ Fiegel (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Smith Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plymouth Smith Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 399 students
0.8 miles
1298 Mckinley St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-4860 0.8 K-5 399 - Plymouth Starkweather Academy @ Fiegel Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 204 students
1.0 miles
39750 Joy Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-4901 1.0 9-12 204 - Plymouth Bird Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 520 students
1.2 miles
220 North Sheldon Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-3100 1.2 K-5 520 - Plymouth West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 801 students
1.2 miles
44401 West Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-7550 1.2 6-8 801 - Canton Hulsing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 496 students
1.4 miles
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-7532 1.4 K-5 496
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