Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 427 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #788 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
427 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of East Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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?
East Middle School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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