Serving 491 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 491 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1229 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
20%
13%
White
57%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1229 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
491 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2020
It's very big and there are a lot of things you can do there. The teachers are cool, especially the science teachers.
5 5/17/2010
The academic programs can't be beat. Infact I have never heard of some of these programs in any other schools. As far as the extracurricular activities go it is a very easy to enroll a student into one of these. Central Middle School has lost very few athletic awards but, to my knowledge it has won a world championship in a program called lego league. Some of the facilities in this school are outstanding. The Parent involvement could use improvement but it has what matters the most and that is that the parents support these student's and help them achive the grade they need. Overall this school could use some improvement but in my opinion is extremely rare to have compared to other schools in the district.
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