East Middle School

1042 South Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 665 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 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 665 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • 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 665 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
665 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

East Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#53 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
36%
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78%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
33%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
6%
18%
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White
52%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #53 out of 2,925 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
665 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of East Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% 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 20:1, 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
What school district is East Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 665 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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