Central Middle School (Closed 2013)
- Central Middle School served 472 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 21% |
| White | 66% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Middle School is Van Buren High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Butterfield Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. J. Izard Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren J. J. Izard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
0.3 miles
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-3150 0.3 K-5 507 - Van Buren King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 574 students
0.5 miles
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-2661 0.5 PK-5 574 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Grades: 10-12 | 1364 students
0.9 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6821 0.9 10-12 1364 - Van Buren Butterfield Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
1.0 miles
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6838 1.0 6-8 663 - Van Buren Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 454 students
1.2 miles
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-8730 1.2 K-5 454
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