Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial Middle School serves the northeast part of Yuma, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
7%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Purple
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #1159 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
646 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Centennial Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial Middle School offer ?
Centennial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Middle School part of?
Centennial Middle School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501).
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