- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Traverse City, MI
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263387000001
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 23
- public schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East Middle School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263387000001 · Traverse City, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 22.4:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
East Middle School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.6 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
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- This school
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- Eastern Elemen 475
Eastern Elementary School
475 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 829 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,801
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, East Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle School?
34.0% 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 87.2% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 public schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #6 of 23 public schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides East Middle School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.