East Middle School

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East Middle School is a public middle school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 654 students. The school is part of the Erie City School District, which is ranked 534 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 775-873 out of 883-893 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 2.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 14.1% in the Erie City School District. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania middle schools in their respective categories. Additionally, East Middle School has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 4.8% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages.

In contrast, the nearby Strong Vincent Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which are also part of the Erie City School District, perform significantly better than East Middle School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in PSSA tests and higher statewide rankings. Additionally, schools in other nearby districts, such as North East Middle School, Fairview Middle School, and Walnut Creek Middle School, consistently outperform East Middle School and the Erie City School District as a whole, with much higher academic achievement and statewide rankings.

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Public 6-8

 1001 Atkins St
       Erie, PA  16503


(814) 874-6400

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
864th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,744 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.8%
White:
29.6%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details East Middle School ranks worse than 97% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.35. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details East Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Erie City School District. Student population at East Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.8%), White (29.6%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Middle School is 13.1. 1 middle schools in the Erie City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Middle School is $10,744, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Erie City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Middle School 864th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See East Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 534th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.93 852nd 891 4.4%
2021 5.90 775th 797 2.8%
2022 9.18 802nd 883 9.2%
2023 6.05 873rd 893 2.2%
2024 6.35 864th 891 3.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.16 196th 199 1.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.39 133rd 143 7.0%
2024 22.45 139th 150 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.32 856th 874 2.1%
2024 7.65 849th 877 3.2%
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Rank History for Female students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.46 824th 860 4.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.77 640th 660 3.0%
2024 17.35 628th 672 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.54 844th 870 3.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.76 144th 144 0.0%
2024 0.43 145th 145 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.82 401st 421 4.8%
2024 16.09 385th 408 5.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.56 342nd 362 5.5%
2024 11.85 354th 362 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.21 679th 681 0.3%
2024 1.41 672nd 673 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 180 344 54 112 0 0 16 0 706
2019 185 328 55 124 0 0 8 0 700
2020 167 308 49 117 0 0 11 0 652
2021 162 315 46 124 1 1 23 0 672
2022 158 292 45 123 1 1 29 0 649
2023 174 288 44 101 3 2 42 0 654
2024 210 282 46 101 1 0 69 0 709

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 706 54.0 13.0 99.9
2019 700 55.0 12.7 100
2020 652 53.0 12.3 100
2021 672 56.0 12.0 99.6
2022 649 65.1 9.9 99.5
2023 654 56.5 11.5 100
2024 709 54.0 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 706 54.0 13.0 99.9
2019 700 55.0 12.7 100
2020 652 53.0 12.3 100
2021 672 56.0 12.0 99.6
2022 649 65.1 9.9 99.5
2023 654 56.5 11.5 100
2024 709 54.0 13.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,622 (19.3%) $6,777 (80.7%) $8,398
2020 $1,340 (15.5%) $7,279 (84.4%) $8,620
2021 $2,257 (24.5%) $6,944 (75.5%) $9,201
2022 $3,962 (36.9%) $6,782 (63.1%) $10,744

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 852nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 873rd of 893 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (East Middle School)2.42.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)18.211.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (East Middle School)4.24
 0.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)16.213.7
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (East Middle School)42.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (East Middle School)1614.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)12.510.9
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (East Middle School)3.52.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Middle School)1614.7
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Middle School)15.912
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700654
 6.6%
African American328288
 12.2%
American Indian03
Asian5544
 20%
Hispanic124101
 18.5%
Pacific Islander02
White185174
 5.9%
Two or More Races842
 425%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


Schools Near East Middle School

Erie City School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 864th of 891
Students: 709
Erie City School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 1.46mi
Rank: 733rd of 891
Students: 739
Erie City School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 3mi
Rank: 689th of 891
Students: 722
Millcreek Township School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 4.1mi
Rank: 212th of 891
Students: 536
Harbor Creek School District
Public 7-8
Distance: 5.75mi
Rank: 105th of 891
Students: 343
Millcreek Township School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 7.07mi
Rank: 367th of 891
Students: 477
Millcreek Township School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 8.6mi
Rank: 74th of 891
Students: 423
Wattsburg Area School District
Public 5-8
Distance: 9.84mi
Rank: 155th of 891
Students: 395
Fairview School District
Public 5-8
Distance: 12.38mi
Rank: 35th of 891
Students: 598
North East School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 13.4mi
Rank: 127th of 891
Students: 330








Frequently Asked Questions about East Middle School

East Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 709 students attended East Middle School.

Students at East Middle School are 40% African American, 30% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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