Traverse City East Middle School in Traverse City, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Traverse City East Middle School is a suburban public school in Traverse City, Michigan that is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools. It serves 829 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.7:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

829 Students

42 Teachers

1776 3 Mile Rd N

Traverse City, MI 49696 View local requests

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Traverse City East Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Konesko

Mrs. Littlefield-Dungjen

Mrs. Rowley

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Traverse City East Middle School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Traverse City East Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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