Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Middle School serves the west part of Bartlesville, OK, covering an area of approximately 39.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 662 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the top 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 0.63, which is less 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
#711 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 #711 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Middle School, Dewey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
662 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Central Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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 Bartlesville School District.
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