Central Middle School

1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#1117 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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49%
64%
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46%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
12%
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Black
35%
7%
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White
29%
73%
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Hawaiian
7%
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1117 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
479 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Central Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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