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Center Middle School

5500 N. Cerritos Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
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Tel: (626) 815-5184
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Center Middle School serves 289 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Center Middle School's student population of 289 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Center Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
22%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Center Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Center Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Center Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
1%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Center Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Center Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Azusa Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Middle School's ranking?

Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Center Middle School often compared to?

Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Middle School, Slauson Intermediate by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Center Middle School?

289 students attend Center Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Center Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Middle School?

Center Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Center Middle School offer ?

Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Center Middle School part of?

Center Middle School is part of Azusa Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Minimum Day- Spring Break
March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Middle School Open House - Times Vary (0 subs)
May 11, 2023 (Thursday)
Minimum Day-Last Day & Promotion Ceremony
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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