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East Middle School

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Summary

East Middle School is a public middle school serving 427 students in grades 6-8 in Grand Junction, Colorado, part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (66.28%) but also includes significant Hispanic (23.89%) and two or more races (6.32%) representation.

East Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on CMAS assessments for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 43.5% in ELA and 32.7% in Math, compared to the district's 39.2% and 29.1%, respectively, and the state's 43.7% and 32.9%. The school also boasts an exceptional Gifted and Talented program, ranking 7th out of 125 Colorado middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 50.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Fruita Middle School and Redlands Middle School, East Middle School generally performs better academically, particularly in its Gifted and Talented program and ELA proficiency rates. However, it lags behind the high-performing Redlands Middle School in several key metrics, including Science and Math proficiency. The school's diverse student population and socioeconomic challenges present both opportunities and areas for improvement, and continued focus on supporting all students will be crucial for the school's continued success.

427

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

50.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

830 Gunnison Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501-3224

(970) 254-5020

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

Students who attend East Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grand Junction High School

Feeder schools for East Middle School:

Elementary:	Chipeta Elementary School
	Orchard Avenue Elementary School
	Pear Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 53rd percentile in 2013 → 58th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school38%

District avg34%

Colorado avg38%

Not ranked this year

East Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

40^th of 115Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	51.9	202 of 480	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	185 of 448	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.3	205 of 369	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.1	201 of 458	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.0	230 of 418	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.3	246 of 424	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.4	231 of 400	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.3	171 of 436	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.7	182 of 461	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.7	215 of 454	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	186 of 425	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.4	177 of 422	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.3	161 of 409	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.4	172 of 377	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.2	180 of 362	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.4	148 of 360	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.6	178 of 346	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.6	192 of 340	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	41.1	208 of 336	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	49.6	161 of 363	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	157 of 326	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.9	176 of 254	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.0	192 of 352	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.2	217 of 315	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	80.4	7 of 125	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	4 of 93	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.6	29 of 134	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.6	30 of 121	75.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	30.9	132 of 198	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.3	60 of 169	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	54 of 220	75.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	47.0	104 of 241	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.3	82 of 197	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.6	91 of 114	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.5	155 of 240	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.4	154 of 222	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	43.8	175 of 356	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	152 of 328	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.4	147 of 249	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.8	139 of 343	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	160 of 317	49.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	39.9	167 of 286	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	158 of 265	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	160 of 203	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.6	187 of 283	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.0	136 of 199	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2023)94th percentile+36 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)57th percentile~ school

Female (2023)56th percentile~ school

Male (2023)51st percentile-7 vs school

White (2023)42nd percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2023)33rd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Science34%~ state avg

Math33%~ state avg

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Middle School

What district is East Middle School in?

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

What is the racial makeup of East Middle School?

Students at East Middle School are 66% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend East Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended East Middle School.

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