Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon 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 Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Middle School's student population of 876 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
876 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Collaborating in Community - Cultivating Equity - Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Centennial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
9%
3%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #828 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School, Beaumont 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 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
876 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Centennial Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon 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 Centennial SD 28j School District.
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