Central Park Elementary School

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Central Park Elementary School ranks 531 st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Park Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Midland, Michigan, serving 639 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Midland Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Central Park Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (83.1%) compared to surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2017-2018 to 29.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 9.6% to 22.8% range of nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally above the state average, are lower than the Midland Public Schools district average and the surrounding schools, such as Adams Elementary, Chestnut Hill Elementary, and Siebert Elementary. Central Park Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.22%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 22.13% to 50.8%.

The school's higher spending per student ($15,062) compared to the surrounding schools ($11,706 to $14,310) may indicate the need for additional resources and support to address the challenges it faces. Central Park Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, suggesting that the school is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in Michigan. The school's administration and the Midland Public Schools district should closely examine these issues and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and close the performance gap with the neighboring schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1400 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640-5406

(989) 923-6836

District: Midland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,062

Students who attend Central Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northeast Middle School
High:	Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Park Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Midland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Midland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Central Park Elementary School employs 43.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Park Elementary School is $15,062, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Midland Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Park Elementary School 531^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Midland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Public Schools 66^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	45.63	745^th	1408	47.1%
2021	42.05	638^th	1153	44.7%
2022	46.04	678^th	1344	49.6%
2023	58.57	569^th	1470	61.3%
2024	61.30	531^st	1486	64.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	35.23	16^th	22	27.3%
2021	49.94	3^rd	8	62.5%
2022	43.89	19^th	32	40.6%
2023	47.18	98^th	195	49.7%
2024	35.83	151^st	225	32.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	53.15	485^th	1134	57.2%
2021	51.01	331^st	749	55.8%
2022	49.02	525^th	1099	52.2%
2023	52.29	578^th	1350	57.2%
2024	55.99	530^th	1381	61.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	42.75	676^th	1171	42.3%
2021	35.52	601^st	902	33.4%
2022	34.68	726^th	1106	34.4%
2023	52.79	565^th	1321	57.2%
2024	60.71	454^th	1342	66.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	38.70	743^rd	1196	37.9%
2021	39.44	545^th	915	40.4%
2022	45.24	595^th	1139	47.8%
2023	53.07	586^th	1334	56.1%
2024	52.54	595^th	1347	55.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.37	85^th	201	57.7%

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Rank History for White students at Central Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	33.55	775^th	1128	31.3%
2021	37.48	635^th	1005	36.8%
2022	37.53	686^th	1102	37.7%
2023	43.15	683^rd	1198	43.0%
2024	52.88	540^th	1204	55.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	705	32	8	32	3	3	29	812
2019	614	24	8	27	1	4	30	708
2020	570	30	8	31	2	8	25	674
2021	510	14	7	30	1	5	29	596
2022	523	9	7	25	0	5	35	604
2023	531	14	17	29	1	6	41	639
2024	502	17	13	37	1	5	42	617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	812	40.6	20.0	68.5
2019	708	41.3	17.1	69.6
2020	674	41.4	16.2	69.6
2021	596	41.2	14.4	67.6
2022	604	37.9	15.9	70.5
2023	639	41.3	15.4	63.2
2024	617	43.2	14.2	62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	812	40.6	20.0	68.5
2019	708	41.3	17.1	69.6
2020	674	41.4	16.2	69.6
2021	596	41.2	14.4	67.6
2022	604	37.9	15.9	70.5
2023	639	41.3	15.4	63.2
2024	617	43.2	14.2	62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,157 (11.1%)	$9,257 (88.9%)	$10,414
2020	$894 (8.4%)	$9,687 (91.6%)	$10,581
2021	$1,651 (13.4%)	$10,691 (86.6%)	$12,342
2022	$1,662 (12.7%)	$11,459 (87.3%)	$13,121
2023	$1,708 (11.3%)	$13,354 (88.7%)	$15,062

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 745^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 569^th of 1470 Elementary schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)	57.4	39.8	17.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)	61.2	48.3	12.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Park Elementary School)	44.3	57.1	12.8%
3rd Grade Math (Midland Public Schools)	56.4	56	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)	49.2	52	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)	64.5	58.3	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Park Elementary School)	38.5	45	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Midland Public Schools)	57.9	58.8	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Park Elementary School)	44.8	48.1	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Public Schools)	57.9	57.1	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Park Elementary School)	29.3	33.3	4%
5th Grade Math (Midland Public Schools)	40.2	47.2	7%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Park Elementary School)	15.5	22.9	7.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Midland Public Schools)	27.9	35.2	7.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	708	639	9.7%
African American	24	14	41.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	17	112.5%
Hispanic	27	29	7.4%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	614	531	13.5%
Two or More Races	30	41	36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	63.2%	6.4%

Schools Near Central Park Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1400 Rodd St	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 923-6836	617	43	14.2	62.7%	502 (81.4%)	17 (2.8%)	37 (6.0%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	42 (6.8%)	61.3	531^st of 1486 public elementary schools	64.3%		58.6	569^th of 1470 public elementary schools	61.3%	38	42.9	58.7	38.2	56.3	63.0	35.3	42.2	20.6	$15,062	$1,708	$13,354
PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School	Public	PK-K	1407 W Carpenter St	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-6411	58	9	6.7	24.1%	46 (79.3%)	2 (3.4%)	2 (3.4%)	4 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)								(n/a)									$17,073	$505	$16,568
Plymouth Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1105 E Sugnet Rd	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 923-7616	424	27	15.4	51.4%	352 (83.0%)	10 (2.4%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.0%)	71.3	383^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	74.2%		76.9	301^st of 1470 public elementary schools	79.5%	82	41.2	52.1	57.5	58.0	58.9	46.3	48.8	27.5	$13,917	$1,197	$12,721
Adams Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1005 Adams Dr	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 923-6037	487	29	16.5	29.2%	401 (82.3%)	10 (2.1%)	28 (5.7%)	18 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	76.8	305^th of 1486 public elementary schools	79.5%		78	274^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.4%	31	45.2	53.2	56.2	58.9	73.8	46.6	50.7	37.0	$14,310	$711	$13,599
Chestnut Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3900 Chestnut Hill Dr	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 923-6634	393	23	17.1	40.5%	308 (78.4%)	6 (1.5%)	28 (7.1%)	14 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	29 (7.4%)	58.1	579^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.0%		61.8	524^th of 1470 public elementary schools	64.4%	55	52.0	51.9	45.5	67.3	38.5	37.3	44.8	13.4	$13,099	$771	$12,328
Siebert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	5700 Siebert St	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 923-7835	641	35	18.1	30.4%	548 (85.5%)	3 (0.5%)	34 (5.3%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.8%)	88.7	139^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.6%		83.8	197^th of 1470 public elementary schools	86.6%	58	63.4	75.0	60.2	70.8	78.4	52.9	57.7	36.5	$12,510	$718	$11,792
Woodcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	5500 Drake St	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 923-7940	601	34	17.4	29.1%	498 (82.9%)	8 (1.3%)	35 (5.8%)	25 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.3%)	88.6	141^st of 1486 public elementary schools	90.5%		87.9	139^th of 1470 public elementary schools	90.5%	2	57.6	62.5	69.2	61.6	57.7	63.6	67.3	44.9	$12,692	$792	$11,900
Bullock Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1037 S Poseyville Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Bullock Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 832-8691	281	17	16.5	36.3%	267 (95.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)									$12,811	$931	$11,880
Pine River Elementary School	Public	3-5	1894 E Pine River Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Bullock Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 631-5121	252	14	18.6	34.9%	233 (92.5%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	85.2	183^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	87.7%		82.8	216^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.3%	33	62.2	57.6	77.6	57.8	54.1	56.6	64.5	38.2	$12,034	$945	$11,089
Auburn Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 E Midland Rd	Auburn	48611	Bay County	Bay City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 662-4921	478	24	20.3	44.4%	434 (90.8%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	66.7	464^th of 1486 public elementary schools	68.8%		69.5	398^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.9%	66	38.8	62.9	46.9	50.0	74.3	39.5	46.9	25.9	$12,599	$1,753	$10,845

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Central Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Midland High School

What district is Central Park Elementary School in?

Midland Public Schools

How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Central Park Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Park Elementary School?

Students at Central Park Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Central Park Elementary School a good school?

Central Park Elementary School ranks 531^st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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