East Middle School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

830 GUNNISON AVE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

427 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Middle School, located at 830 Gunnison Ave in Grand Junction, Colorado, serves as a core educational institution within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a central area of Grand Junction, providing a neighborhood-focused environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the District 51 system, East Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests like technology, the arts, and physical education. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success and to encourage active participation in their local community.

427

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	102
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

White
283 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
102 (23.9 %)
Two or More
27 (6.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-5020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 111