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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
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 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
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
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
42%
32%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 18:1.
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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