Serving 971 students in grades 5-8, East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 971 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
59%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #678 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are East Middle School often compared to?
East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
971 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of East Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Braintree School District.
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