- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, MI
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262856006411
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
East Middle School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 262856006411 · Plymouth, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 20.7:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
East Middle School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 725
East Middle School
725 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Asian 29.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, East Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~725 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle School?
17.9% of students at East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Middle School rank among middle schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Plymouth, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.