Central Middle School
Tel:
(573)334-6281
- Central Middle School serves 616 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Middle School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1514 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 32% | 16% |
| White | 53% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Girardeau 63 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Middle School is Girardot Center For Youth (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 631 students
0.2 miles
205 Caruthers
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)334-2923 0.2 7-8 631 - Cape Girardeau Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 288 students
0.4 miles
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)335-5456 0.4 PK-4 288 - Cape Girardeau Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 289 students
0.9 miles
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573)334-2030 0.9 PK-4 289 - Cape Girardeau Alma Schrader Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 401 students
1.3 miles
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)335-5310 1.3 K-4 401 - Cape Girardeau Girardot Center For Youth Grades: 5-12 | 7 students
1.3 miles
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573)290-5860 1.3 5-12 7
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