At a glance
Reported students
829
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
364.5
East Middle School: 829 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 806
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about East Middle School
East Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Traverse City. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Traverse City Area Public Schools. NCES reports 829 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.2%
- Hispanic4%
- Black3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,081 reported students
Central Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
510 reported students
Eastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Willow Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Westwoods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Long Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Public schools near East Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Knoll Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 333 | 0.2 mi |
| Grand Traverse Academy Other · Charter · Grand Traverse Academy | PK–12 | 824 | 0.5 mi |
| Traverse City High School High · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 171 | 2.2 mi |
| Courtade Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 2.3 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,081 | 5.4 mi |
| Kingsley Area Middle School Middle · Kingsley Area Schools | 06–08 | 366 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
What grades does East Middle School serve?
East Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Traverse City Area Public Schools.
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School reported 829 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 806 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 829 students and 41.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Traverse City Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Middle School in?
East Middle School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, based in Traverse City, MI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cherry Knoll Elementary School (0.2 mi), Grand Traverse Academy (0.5 mi), Traverse City High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.