East Middle School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

east.aurorak12.org

634 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Middle School, located on Fraser Street in Aurora, Colorado, is a public middle school serving the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse student population of the Aurora community. As a middle-level institution, East Middle School focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core academic instruction—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its position within the Aurora community, East Middle School strives to provide students with resources and a curriculum that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and civic responsibility, ensuring that its learners are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term success in an ever-changing global society.

634

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	496
Black	56
Asian	23
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
496 (78.2%)
Black
56 (8.8%)
White
29 (4.6%)
Asian
23 (3.6%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)340-0660
Website:	http://east.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 242