Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Central Middle School's student population of 747 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central Middle School is ranked #344 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galvez Middle School, East Ascension High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
747 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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Amazing school, staff, and students, they prepare students for everything that is going to happen in high school.
This school is amazing. They do whatever it takes to prepare students for the future.
Review Central Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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