Serving 484 students in grades 7-8, Cleveland Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cleveland Central Middle School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cleveland Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Central Middle School is 0.39, 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
#545 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
77%
47%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Central Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Central Middle School is ranked #545 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Central Middle School?
484 students attend Cleveland Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cleveland Central Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Central Middle School?
Cleveland Central Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Central Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cleveland Central Middle School part of?
Cleveland Central Middle School is part of Cleveland School Dist School District.
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