Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Central ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L'Anse Creuse Middle School - Central serves the southern part of Harrison Township, MI, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School Central's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Middle School Central ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School Central is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School Central's ranking?
Middle School Central is ranked #1375 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Middle School Central often compared to?
Middle School Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Algonquin Middle School, Wyandot Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Middle School Central?
601 students attend Middle School Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Middle School Central students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School Central?
Middle School Central has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Middle School Central offer ?
Middle School Central offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School Central part of?
Middle School Central is part of L'anse Creuse School District.
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