Central Middle School

221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,281 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 1,281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#328 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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20%
20%
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53%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
21%
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Black
4%
33%
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White
73%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #328 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crofton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
1,281 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Central Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   6/21/2010
I would not recomend this school. The teacher-student and parent communcition is really low. The teacher cannot control the talkative students and the students who actually wants to learn is stuck waiting for the teacher to regain control. I been to many schools, and i never had any problems until I went to CMS. In the middle of the school year, i was ready not to listen anymore, since most of it was just student conversations. Do not go to this school unless you actually want to learn something
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bentn

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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