For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 195 students in Center, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Center, MO is Mark Twain Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Center, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Center, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Center, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Center, MO include Mark Twain Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Center?
1 public middle schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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