Central Middle School

200 32nd St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 629 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2481 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #2481 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Gratiot Middle School, Marysville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
629 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Port Huron Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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