East Middle School

999 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

East Middle School, located at 305 River St. in Braintree, Massachusetts, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Braintree Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while supporting their social and emotional development. The school prides itself on a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by a variety of elective courses, technology integration, and arts programming.

Beyond the classroom, East Middle School encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, academic clubs, and student leadership opportunities, which help students build character and community. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization, all working together to maintain a culture of excellence and mutual respect. By focusing on both academic achievement and the holistic well-being of its students, East Middle School serves as a foundational pillar for the youth of the Braintree community.

999

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	78
Black	71
Asian	282
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
532 (53.3%)
Asian
282 (28.3%)
Hispanic
78 (7.8%)
Black
71 (7.1%)
Two or More
33 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Braintree
Phone:	(781)380-0170
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 238

Grade 6 267

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 250