Centennial Middle School
Centennial Middle School serves 669 students in grades 6-8.
Centennial Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Centennial Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Centennial Middle School's student population of 669 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 669 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centennial Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1242 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crane Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Centennial Middle School is Carpe Diem Collegiate High School Dba Carpe Diem E-learning (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pueblo Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- Yuma Pueblo Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 523 students10
0.2 miles
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600 0.2 K-6 523 - Yuma Ronald Reagan Fundamental School Math: 42% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 552 students10
0.8 miles
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700 0.8 PK-6 552 - Yuma Carpe Diem Collegiate High School Dba Carpe Diem E-learning Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 201 students10
0.9 miles
3777 W. 22nd Lane
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113 0.9 6-12 201 - Yuma Ischool2020 Charter School Grades: 7-12 | 7 students
0.9 miles
3777 W 22nd Lane
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113 0.9 7-12 7 - Yuma Stedy- Desert View Academy Vocational School Grades: 10-12
0.9 miles
3777 W. 22nd Lane
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-1006 0.9 10-12 n/a
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