Serving 1,163 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Central Middle School's student population of 1,163 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 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 0.51, which is less 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
#280 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #280 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 Sherwood Middle Academic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
1,163 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Central Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 18:1, which is higher than 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 Central Community School District.
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