Central Middle School

18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 754 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 754 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1783 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
27%
27%
30%
49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1783 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil I Grissom Middle School, Prairie View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
754 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of CCSD 146 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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