Central Middle School
Central Middle School serves 452 students in grades 6-8.
Central Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 452 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1060 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 78% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 31% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charlotte County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Middle School is Randolph-henry High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Prince Edward Middle School (20.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Phenix Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charlotte Court House Randolph-henry High School Math: 80% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 531 students10
1.1 miles
755 David Bruce Ave
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
(434) 542-4111 1.1 9-12 531 - Phenix Phenix Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 272 students10
4.2 miles
400 Red House Road
Phenix, VA 23959
(434) 542-5570 4.2 PK-5 272 - Keysville Eureka Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 449 students10
5.2 miles
315 Eureka School Rd
Keysville, VA 23947
(434) 736-8458 5.2 PK-5 449 - Keysville Governor's School Of Southside Virginia
10.2 miles
200 Daniel Rd, Southside Va Co
Keysville, VA 23947
(434) 736-0616 10.2 n/a n/a - Saxe Bacon District Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 176 students10
10.4 miles
840 Bacon School Rd
Saxe, VA 23967
(434) 735-8612 10.4 PK-5 176
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