Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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East Middle School's student population of 840 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
East Middle School ranks within the bottom 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 0.47, 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
#1716 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
12%
5%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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East Middle School is ranked #1716 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
840 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of East Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is East Middle School located?
East Middle School is located in the Chambers Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Chambers Heights.
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