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Central Middle School

725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 859 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
859 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.45, 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 (IN)
#1034 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
38%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1034 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
859 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Central Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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