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East Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

East Middle School in Plymouth, MI, is a top-performing public school serving 725 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. This school has earned a reputation as an academic powerhouse, ranking 15th out of 896 middle schools statewide and placing in the 98th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets East Middle School apart is its consistent, exceptional performance across all subjects and grade levels. Students score roughly 15-20 percentage points higher than the district average and 30-40 points higher than the state average in core subjects like ELA and math. For example, 7th-grade math proficiency sits at 73.4%, compared to 56.9% for the district and just 33.3% statewide. The school's math program is particularly noteworthy—8th-grade PSAT math proficiency reaches 73.9%, more than double the state average. East is also the clear leader within its own district, outperforming Pioneer Middle School (ranked 43rd), West Middle School (82nd), Liberty Middle School (113th), and Discovery Middle School (273rd).

Beyond test scores, East Middle School demonstrates strong support for diverse learners. The school ranks in the 95th percentile for special education students and the 82nd percentile for English language learners, showing a genuine commitment to inclusive education. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 16.4%, well below the state average of 27.9%, indicating high student engagement and a positive school climate. The school also achieves these results efficiently, spending less per student ($15,161) than several neighboring schools while delivering far superior outcomes. For parents seeking a middle school with proven academic excellence, strong math instruction, and a supportive environment for all students, East Middle School stands out as an exceptional choice in the Plymouth area.

725

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,161

Per pupil spending ?

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170-4321

(734) 416-4955

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Students who attend East Middle School usually attend:

High:	Canton High School
	Plymouth High School
	Salem High School

Feeder schools for East Middle School:

Elementary:

Hulsing Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.0%

Asian:

29.2%

African American:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (75% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Michigan middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg61%

Michigan avg41%

15^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

106^th of 625Plymouth-Canton Community Schools among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	97.5	15 of 896	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	97.1	15 of 890	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	10 of 897	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	15 of 883	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	6 of 776	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	97.4	9 of 675	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	24 of 792	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	18 of 838	97.9%	★★★★★
2017	96.0	22 of 821	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	95.0	32 of 894	96.4%	★★★★★
2015	95.3	29 of 919	96.8%	★★★★★
2014	90.8	56 of 921	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	88.3	71 of 919	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	90.6	52 of 900	94.2%	★★★★★
2011	84.6	52 of 858	93.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.0	66 of 851	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.0	59 of 847	93.0%	★★★★★
2008	84.1	67 of 839	92.0%	★★★★★
2007	85.1	51 of 823	93.8%	★★★★★
2006	82.0	95 of 806	88.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	41 of 337	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	84.1	29 of 338	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	71.4	46 of 300	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.1	51 of 310	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	67.8	47 of 196	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	55.7	136 of 366	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.8	1 of 87	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	1 of 85	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	1 of 88	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	1 of 87	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	1 of 57	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	5 of 39	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	94.4	1 of 48	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.4	1 of 104	99.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	19 of 108	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.8	12 of 789	98.5%	★★★★★
2025	95.9	18 of 789	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.1	10 of 771	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	14 of 770	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	9 of 657	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	24 of 521	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	35 of 658	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	20 of 794	97.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	99 of 834	88.1%	★★★★☆
2025	64.6	217 of 832	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	208 of 836	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	222 of 825	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	137 of 691	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	50 of 523	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	41.0	402 of 672	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.7	472 of 815	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	97.5	8 of 813	99.0%	★★★★★
2025	96.9	14 of 798	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.0	12 of 786	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	13 of 776	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	1 of 658	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	97.9	4 of 540	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	96.2	17 of 639	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	17 of 797	97.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	23 of 195	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	12 of 176	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	68.2	41 of 163	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	94.9	8 of 156	94.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.6	11 of 236	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	75.0	34 of 244	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	87.1	16 of 377	95.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	93.9	31 of 687	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	50 of 696	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	88 of 701	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	62 of 688	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	42 of 638	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	34 of 577	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	46 of 624	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	48 of 678	92.9%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)95th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)88th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2026)88th percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)82nd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies83%+32 vs state

Mathematics74%+41 vs state

English Language Arts73%+35 vs state

Science72%+33 vs state

Math70%+38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1042 S Mill St	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 416-4955	725	37	19.8	16.1%	384 (53.0%)	67 (9.2%)	27 (3.7%)	212 (29.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.6%)	97.5	15^th of 896 public middle schools	98.3%		97.1	15^th of 890 public middle schools	98.3%		85.5	73.9		72.1	74.7		67.2	73.4		72.2		82.6	$15,161	$450	$14,711
West Middle School	Public	6-8	44401 W Ann Arbor Trl	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-7599	667	35	18.8	13.8%	533 (79.9%)	46 (6.9%)	40 (6.0%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	88.5	82^nd of 896 public middle schools	90.8%		88.8	82^nd of 890 public middle schools	90.8%		81.0	50.2		58.5	56.8		55.6	48.4		57.4		72.0	$16,038	$552	$15,486
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	46081 Ann Arbor Rd W	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-2770	827	41	20.3	16.3%	558 (67.5%)	75 (9.1%)	43 (5.2%)	108 (13.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	37 (4.5%)	94.1	43^rd of 896 public middle schools	95.2%		93.8	49^th of 890 public middle schools	94.5%	6	86.0	53.6		64.0	65.3		66.1	67.5		60.0		73.2	$14,245	$448	$13,797
Johnson Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	8400 N Hix Rd	Westland	48185	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 744-2740	503	37	13.7	28.0%	306 (60.8%)	103 (20.5%)	33 (6.6%)	27 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)			52.0	44.6		42.5	45.0		44.4		26.6		$18,474	$689	$17,785
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	45083 Hanford Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-7952	731	42	17.4	32.0%	436 (59.6%)	107 (14.6%)	50 (6.8%)	82 (11.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.4%)	62.6	273^rd of 896 public middle schools	69.5%		68.7	226^th of 890 public middle schools	74.6%	47	71.6	33.7		40.2	44.0		34.2	38.5		40.0		49.4	$16,045	$937	$15,108
Meads Mill Middle School	Public	6-8	16700 Franklin Rd	Northville	48168	Wayne County	Northville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 344-3700	615	31	20.0	7.2%	407 (66.2%)	19 (3.1%)	33 (5.4%)	133 (21.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	97.6	13^th of 896 public middle schools	98.5%		97.3	13^th of 890 public middle schools	98.5%		93.3	69.2		67.1	68.0		69.5	76.2		73.3		81.5	$16,382	$687	$15,695
Holmes Middle School	Public	7-8	16200 Newburgh Rd	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2675	670	32	20.9	16.4%	552 (82.4%)	31 (4.6%)	39 (5.8%)	17 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	86.9	94^th of 896 public middle schools	89.5%		89.4	78^th of 890 public middle schools	91.2%	16	83.1	51.3			50.1			45.4		62.6		72.5	$15,020	$336	$14,684
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	46250 Cherry Hill Rd	Canton	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-7600	817	46	17.9	26.1%	462 (56.5%)	158 (19.3%)	39 (4.8%)	125 (15.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	84.2	113^th of 896 public middle schools	87.4%		84.5	105^th of 890 public middle schools	88.2%	8	80.3	45.2		46.3	50.6		50.6	53.2		56.0		70.8	$15,739	$735	$15,004
Frost Middle School	Public	6-8	14041 Stark Rd	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2670	641	41	15.7	25.3%	429 (66.9%)	88 (13.7%)	39 (6.1%)	47 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	87.7	88^th of 896 public middle schools	90.2%		87.3	92^nd of 890 public middle schools	89.7%	4	81.4	52.0			52.4			50.7		55.7		73.4	$18,868	$725	$18,143
Garden City Middle School	Public	7-8	1851 Radcliff St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 762-8400	423	26	16.5	47.3%	313 (74.0%)	44 (10.4%)	38 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	27.6	633^rd of 896 public middle schools	29.4%		25.4	637^th of 890 public middle schools	28.4%	4	56.8	15.5			22.0			22.4		24.8		30.1	$17,552	$1,529	$16,023

Frequently Asked Questions about East Middle School

What is the racial makeup of East Middle School?

Students at East Middle School are 53% White, 29% Asian, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is East Middle School a good school?

Yes! East Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 896 Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend East Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 725 students attended East Middle School.

What district is East Middle School in?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

What high school do graduates of East Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Middle School usually go on to attend Canton High School

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