Serving 288 students in grades 5-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
288 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
31%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
288 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Coosa County School District.
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