East Middle School
Tel:
(734) 416-4950
- East Middle School serves 739 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- East Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
East Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- East Middle School's student population of 739 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- East Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #151 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 55% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 408 students
0.8 miles
1298 Mckinley St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4860 0.8 K-5 408 - Plymouth Starkweather Academy Fiegel Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 214 students
1.0 miles
39750 Joy Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4901 1.0 10-12 214 - 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 | 793 students
1.2 miles
44401 West Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7550 1.2 6-8 793 - Canton Hulsing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 513 students
1.4 miles
8055 Fleet St
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7532 1.4 K-5 513
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