Century Middle School

18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Century Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Century Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Century Middle School's student population of 888 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
888 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Century Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#310 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
45%
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64%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
74%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Middle School's ranking?
Century Middle School is ranked #310 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Century Middle School often compared to?
Century Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Trail Middle School, Mcguire Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Century Middle School?
888 students attend Century Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Century Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Middle School?
Century Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Century Middle School offer ?
Century Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Century Middle School part of?
Century Middle School is part of Lakeville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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