Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Middle School serves the northwest part of Lawton, OK, covering an area of approximately 109.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 955 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cougars!
School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1287 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1287 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Middle School, Macarthur Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
955 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Lawton School District.
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