Serving 860 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
57%
31%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #147 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
860 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Capital School District.
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