Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Central Middle School's student population of 969 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
969 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Central 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 Central Middle School is 0.40, 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
#509 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN 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 #509 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoska International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
969 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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