Central Middle School vs. Matoska International
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matoska International ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
922 students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#601 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
61
Grade 1 Students
-
95
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
-
95
Grade 4 Students
-
102
Grade 5 Students
-
88
Grade 6 Students
303
-
Grade 7 Students
313
-
Grade 8 Students
306
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
76%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%