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Perry Meridian Middle School vs. Center Grove Middle School Central

Should you attend Perry Meridian Middle School or Center Grove Middle School Central? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Perry Meridian Middle School
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Center Grove Middle School Central
4900 Stones Crossing
Greenwood, IN 46143
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Perry Meridian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Center Grove Middle School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,229 students in grades 7-8, Perry Meridian Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,264 students in grades 6-8, Center Grove Middle School Central ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
1,229 students
1,264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perry Meridian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center Grove Middle School Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perry Meridian Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center Grove Middle School Central.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perry Meridian Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center Grove Middle School Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perry Township Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School Central with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#561 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#175 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perry Meridian Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center Grove Middle School Central, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in IN)
57%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry Meridian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perry Township Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove Middle School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry Meridian Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perry Township Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove Middle School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
63%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove Middle School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Perry Meridian Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Center Grove Middle School Central by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
434
Grade 7 Students
602
438
Grade 8 Students
627
392

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perry Township Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center Grove Middle School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perry Township Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center Grove Middle School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perry Township Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center Grove Middle School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perry Township Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center Grove Middle School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perry Meridian Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perry Township Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center Grove Middle School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perry Township Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center Grove Middle School Central, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perry Township Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center Grove Middle School Central, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perry Meridian Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perry Township Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center Grove Middle School Central, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center Grove Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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