East Middle School is a public middle school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving 840 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. The school consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages, ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado middle schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, only 13% of East Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 9.3% were proficient or better in Math, far below the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic students and Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Colorado middle schools. With 92.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the high level of economic disadvantage among the student population may be a contributing factor to the school's struggles.
When compared to nearby schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28, East Middle School is clearly underperforming. For example, Mrachek Middle School and Aurora Hills Middle School have higher academic performance and statewide rankings. Despite the school's low performance, there is little evidence of significant improvement over the past several years, indicating a need for more effective interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing East Middle School.
East Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Colorado middle schools.
Aurora Joint District No. 28
Students at East Middle School are 72% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Students who attend East Middle School usually go on to attend Hinkley High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended East Middle School.