Central Middle School

471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (314) 415-7800

www.pkwy.k12.mo.us

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Central Middle School serves 881 students in grades 6-8.

Central Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 881 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

881 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#204 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Central Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

Black

19%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Central Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Parkway C-2 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?

Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Central Middle School?

881 students attend Central Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Central Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?

Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri 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 Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 881 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education