East Middle School
Tel:
(970)254-5020
- East Middle School serves 477 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (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 38% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- East Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.49, 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 | #827 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa County Valley No. 51 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to East Middle School is R-5 High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chipeta Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Junction Chipeta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
0.1 miles
950 Chipeta Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6825 0.1 PK-5 445 - Grand Junction R-5 High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 304 students
0.3 miles
310 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6880 0.3 6-12 304 - Grand Junction Grand Junction High School Grades: 9-12 | 1684 students
0.5 miles
1400 N 5th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6900 0.5 9-12 1684 - Grand Junction Independence Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 408 students
0.5 miles
651 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)254-6850 0.5 K-8 408 - Grand Junction Grand River Academy Grades: K-12 | 259 students
0.6 miles
600 N 14th St
Grand Junction, CO 81507
(970)254-5343 0.6 K-12 259
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