Very Good
#1064 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
East Middle School
Middle School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1776 3 MILE RD N, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,198
Median home value
$295,500
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Grand Traverse AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Traverse City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Middle School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Middle School
East Middle School is a public middle school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 779 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Middle School
What grades does East Middle School serve?
East Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Middle School rank in MI?
East Middle School ranks #1,064 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Middle School a charter school?
No, East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Middle School?
33.2% of students at East Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (231) 933-7300
- Area population (ZIP 49686)
- 25,181
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49686; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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