Central Middle School
Tel:
(573) 334-6281
Central Middle School serves 635 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #694 out of 2085 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 31% | 16% |
| White | 51% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Girardeau 63 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 624 students
0.2 miles
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923 0.2 7-8 624 - Cape Girardeau Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 285 students
0.4 miles
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456 0.4 PK-4 285 - Cape Girardeau Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 261 students
0.9 miles
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030 0.9 PK-4 261 - Cape Girardeau Alma Schrader Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 411 students
1.3 miles
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310 1.3 K-4 411 - Cape Girardeau Girardot Center For Youth Grades: 5-12 | 8 students
1.3 miles
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860 1.3 5-12 8
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