Serving 1,544 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Centennial Middle School's student population of 1,544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for Life
Centennial Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #393 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Intermediate & Middle School, Fridley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
1,544 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Centennial Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial Middle School offer ?
Centennial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Middle School part of?
Centennial Middle School is part of Centennial Public School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/10/2025Centennial Middle School received the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) 2008 School Spotlight Award for demonstrating academic excellence through significant gains in student achievement.Review Centennial Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Centennial Middle School received the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) 2008 School Spotlight Award for demonstrating academic excellence through significant gains in student achievement.
Review Centennial Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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