Serving 790 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Middle School serves the southwest part of its school district in Columbus, IN, covering an area of approximately 131.8 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being about 14.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1056 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
790 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Central Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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