Serving 1,278 students in grades 6-8, Center Grove Middle School Central ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Center Grove Middle School Central serves the southern part of Greenwood, IN, covering an area of approximately 30.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 3.9 miles and the furthest edge at 5.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Grove Middle School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Grove Middle School Central's student population of 1,278 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Grove Middle School Central ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Grove Middle School Central is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Grove Middle School Central's ranking?
Center Grove Middle School Central is ranked #175 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Center Grove Middle School Central often compared to?
Center Grove Middle School Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Center Grove Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Center Grove Middle School Central?
1,278 students attend Center Grove Middle School Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Center Grove Middle School Central students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Grove Middle School Central?
Center Grove Middle School Central has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Grove Middle School Central offer ?
Center Grove Middle School Central offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Grove Middle School Central part of?
Center Grove Middle School Central is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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