200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Central Middle School serves 764 students in grades 5-8.
Central Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 764 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
764 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
53%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
44%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?

Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Central Middle School?

764 students attend Central Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Central Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?

Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Central Middle School offer ?

Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Central Middle School part of?

Central Middle School is part of Nederland Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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