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 was 33% (which was equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 #729 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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