Central Middle School
Central Middle School serves 1,121 students in grades 7-8.
Central Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 1,121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,121 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1573 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 33% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 57% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brevard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Middle School is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lockmar Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Melbourne Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-6 | 1,002 student10
0.1 miles
2700 Wingate Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 722-5539 0.1 3-6 1,002 - Melbourne Meadowlane Primary Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 748 students
0.2 miles
2800 Wingate Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 723-6354 0.2 PK-3 748 - Melbourne W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science Math: 84% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 550 students10
1.0 miles
2255 Meadowlane Ave
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 956-5040 1 PK-6 550 - Melbourne Educational Horizons Charter Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 117 students10
1.8 miles
1281 S Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-0786 1.8 K-6 117 - Melbourne University Park Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 513 students10
2.3 miles
500 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2566 2.3 PK-6 513
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