Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Milton Freewater, OR, covering approximately 358.3 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11.4 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 21.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #980 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
360 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District.
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