Central Middle School

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,909 students. The school is part of the Eastern Carver County Public School district, which is ranked 69 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.76% White, 17.92% African American, 9.06% Hispanic, and 15.14% Asian students. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking of 19 out of 521 schools in the 2020-2021 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined to 66 in 2022-2023, despite maintaining a 4-star rating. Central Middle School's performance on MCA-III assessments is generally higher than the state average, particularly in reading, where the school's proficiency rates are around 60% for all grades, compared to the state average of around 50%. The school's performance for Asian and White students is particularly strong, ranking in the top 10-40 middle schools in Minnesota, but the performance for African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic students is not as strong.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Central Middle School generally outperforms schools in the Shakopee Public School District, such as Shakopee East Middle School and Shakopee West Middle School, but lags behind the top-performing schools in the Minnetonka and Edina Public School Districts, such as Minnetonka East Middle and Minnetonka West Middle. Additionally, Central Middle School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 18.67% in 2021-2022 to 29.96% in 2022-2023, which may indicate an increase in the school's socioeconomic diversity and the need to provide additional resources and support for these students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8025 School Rd
       Eden Prairie, MN  55344-2291


(952) 975-7300

District: Eden Prairie Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,216 Help


Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Eden Prairie Senior High

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Cedar Ridge Elementary
    Eden Lake Elementary
    Forest Hills Elementary
    Oak Point Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,891

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
African American:
18.0%
Asian:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Middle School ranks better than 87.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), African American (18%), Asian (14.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School is $13,216.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School 69th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Eden Prairie Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eden Prairie Public School District 69th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.97 58th 387 85.0%
2005 80.95 51st 396 87.1%
2006 90.74 10th 406 97.5%
2007 90.93 12th 403 97.0%
2008 85.26 27th 409 93.4%
2009 79.68 26th 230 88.7%
2010 90.31 12th 454 97.4%
2011 91.81 10th 478 97.9%
2012 82.67 37th 469 92.1%
2013 85.91 34th 488 93.0%
2014 85.70 34th 490 93.1%
2015 88.67 30th 516 94.2%
2016 80.77 62nd 508 87.8%
2017 86.73 41st 523 92.2%
2018 86.71 36th 518 93.1%
2019 86.81 37th 533 93.1%
2021 92.17 19th 521 96.4%
2022 85.34 43rd 520 91.7%
2023 81.94 66th 529 87.5%
2024 81.19 69th 545 87.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.47 10th 114 91.2%
2019 84.31 15th 120 87.5%
2021 78.62 14th 97 85.6%
2022 59.73 48th 131 63.4%
2023 55.29 45th 107 57.9%
2024 45.94 61st 116 47.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.16 20th 109 81.7%
2019 64.10 20th 120 83.3%
2021 50.64 39th 102 61.8%
2022 46.75 51st 130 60.8%
2023 60.05 24th 133 82.0%
2024 42.24 76th 158 51.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.01 21st 253 91.7%
2019 65.03 79th 282 72.0%
2021 59.45 82nd 260 68.5%
2022 51.04 128th 288 55.6%
2023 70.33 55th 298 81.5%
2024 66.87 71st 307 76.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.73 185th 401 53.9%
2019 56.38 170th 415 59.0%
2021 62.11 105th 399 73.7%
2022 51.48 184th 404 54.5%
2023 42.04 270th 459 41.2%
2024 46.14 246th 473 48.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.35 6th 30 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.28 44th 436 89.9%
2019 83.76 44th 439 90.0%
2021 89.27 17th 443 96.2%
2022 81.33 47th 467 89.9%
2023 78.72 68th 455 85.1%
2024 77.12 78th 474 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 24th 438 94.5%
2019 85.82 37th 454 91.9%
2021 90.83 18th 437 95.9%
2022 84.45 42nd 476 91.2%
2023 80.22 64th 464 86.2%
2024 79.74 60th 479 87.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.62 11th 108 89.8%
2019 89.90 9th 112 92.0%
2021 91.54 6th 87 93.1%
2022 91.02 11th 110 90.0%
2023 92.40 9th 116 92.2%
2024 91.71 9th 111 91.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 45th 137 67.2%
2019 58.49 58th 148 60.8%
2021 79.45 15th 141 89.4%
2022 62.68 48th 162 70.4%
2023 49.13 76th 164 53.7%
2024 56.52 63rd 179 64.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.91 13th 163 92.0%
2019 81.69 17th 171 90.1%
2021 78.44 15th 156 90.4%
2022 70.03 37th 188 80.3%
2023 64.21 40th 178 77.5%
2024 64.04 51st 186 72.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.87 2nd 55 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.28 17th 428 96.0%
2019 88.95 19th 428 95.6%
2021 93.22 9th 422 97.9%
2022 87.85 29th 438 93.4%
2023 84.81 32nd 436 92.7%
2024 83.95 38th 440 91.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Open Quote Faculty swears while talking to kids. Other faculty harasses parents and follows them around while taking pictures of them. You played with fire, CMS! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Open Quote Disappointed in how the school reacts to parental concerns about grades. Often received platitudes and pats on the back with little to no help. Then when the academic issue becomes huge they come running . . . .you need to do more, why didn't you, etc. Refuse to help before the problem gets out of hand, then reprimands when it does get out of hand. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 13, 2011

Open Quote I don't like central Middle school in eden prarie Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1068 13 37 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1127
1989 1117 18 41 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1183
1990 1224 11 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1270
1991 805 12 32 3 3 n/a n/a 0 855
1992 940 11 28 3 2 n/a n/a 0 984
1993 1023 19 36 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
1994 1125 24 39 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1198
1995 1248 32 41 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1331
1996 1248 32 41 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1331
1997 1327 21 49 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1413
1998 1383 22 52 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1475
1999 1523 26 71 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1638
2000 1520 57 85 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1683
2001 1468 59 93 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1640
2002 1470 72 74 20 16 n/a n/a 0 1652
2003 1470 72 74 20 16 n/a n/a 0 1652
2004 1374 68 93 20 15 n/a n/a 0 1570
2005 1348 75 87 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1538
2006 1357 92 107 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1593
2007 1286 121 115 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1571
2008 1266 111 106 44 6 n/a n/a 0 1533
2009 1192 118 121 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1477
2010 1119 143 142 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1453
2011 1099 142 122 52 3 0 35 0 1453
2012 1033 157 126 66 5 0 30 0 1417
2013 986 164 140 84 5 0 41 0 1420
2014 985 143 145 88 3 3 53 0 1420
2015 947 164 152 77 4 5 60 0 1409
2016 873 174 172 89 9 2 61 0 1380
2017 831 179 172 104 5 1 74 0 1366
2018 748 180 186 120 3 1 96 0 1334
2019 733 201 195 112 2 1 76 0 1320
2020 727 195 199 120 0 0 77 0 1318
2021 694 229 192 124 1 1 74 0 1315
2022 973 323 291 174 7 3 114 0 1885
2023 969 342 289 173 7 3 126 0 1909
2024 935 340 267 181 4 1 163 0 1891

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1127 57.2 19.7 1.6
1989 1183 65.9 17.9 1.9
1990 1270 71.2 17.8 2.8
1991 855 49.1 17.4 4.1
1992 984 62.2 15.8 3.4
1993 1089 73.2 14.9 3.7
1994 1198 72.6 16.5 3.6
1995 1331 0.0 0.0 3
1996 1331 0.0 0.0 3
1997 1413 90.2 15.7 2
1998 1475 n/a 0.0 2.7
1999 1638 102.7 15.9 3.4
2000 1683 108.3 15.5 4.8
2001 1640 103.9 15.8 6.5
2002 1652 105.9 15.6 8.1
2003 1652 105.9 15.6 8.1
2004 1570 91.3 17.2 7.6
2005 1538 92.4 16.6 7.9
2006 1593 83.2 19.1 8.2
2007 1571 81.8 19.2 10.6
2008 1533 79.5 19.3 10.4
2009 1477 80.2 18.4 10.8
2010 1453 83.0 17.5 13.8
2011 1453 77.3 18.7 16.4
2012 1417 71.6 19.7 18.8
2013 1420 75.0 18.9 19.3
2014 1420 72.5 19.5 18.1
2015 1409 73.0 19.3 19.7
2016 1380 76.0 18.1 21.5
2017 1366 81.2 16.8 20.5
2018 1334 72.8 18.3 21.8
2019 1320 77.0 17.1 22.2
2020 1318 79.9 16.4 22.8
2021 1315 75.0 17.5 21.4
2022 1885 130.0 14.4 18.7
2023 1909 130.6 14.6 30
2024 1891 115.0 16.4 30.3

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1127 57.2 19.7 1.6
1989 1183 65.9 17.9 1.9
1990 1270 71.2 17.8 2.8
1991 855 49.1 17.4 4.1
1992 984 62.2 15.8 3.4
1993 1089 73.2 14.9 3.7
1994 1198 72.6 16.5 3.6
1995 1331 0.0 0.0 3
1996 1331 0.0 0.0 3
1997 1413 90.2 15.7 2
1998 1475 n/a 0.0 2.7
1999 1638 102.7 15.9 3.4
2000 1683 108.3 15.5 4.8
2001 1640 103.9 15.8 6.5
2002 1652 105.9 15.6 8.1
2003 1652 105.9 15.6 8.1
2004 1570 91.3 17.2 7.6
2005 1538 92.4 16.6 7.9
2006 1593 83.2 19.1 8.2
2007 1571 81.8 19.2 10.6
2008 1533 79.5 19.3 10.4
2009 1477 80.2 18.4 10.8
2010 1453 83.0 17.5 13.8
2011 1453 77.3 18.7 16.4
2012 1417 71.6 19.7 18.8
2013 1420 75.0 18.9 19.3
2014 1420 72.5 19.5 18.1
2015 1409 73.0 19.3 19.7
2016 1380 76.0 18.1 21.5
2017 1366 81.2 16.8 20.5
2018 1334 72.8 18.3 21.8
2019 1320 77.0 17.1 22.2
2020 1318 79.9 16.4 22.8
2021 1315 75.0 17.5 21.4
2022 1885 130.0 14.4 18.7
2023 1909 130.6 14.6 30
2024 1891 115.0 16.4 30.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,216

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle 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 37th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 529 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Central Middle School)68.446.6
 21.9%
   7th Grade Math (Eden Prairie Public School District)68.446
 22.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Central Middle School)74.955.1
 19.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Eden Prairie Public School District)74.954.5
 20.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Central Middle School)6755.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Math (Eden Prairie Public School District)6755.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Central Middle School)69.858.9
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Eden Prairie Public School District)69.858.8
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle School)56.743.5
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Eden Prairie Public School District)56.743.1
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13201909
 44.6%
African American201342
 70.1%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian195289
 48.2%
Hispanic112173
 54.5%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White733969
 32.2%
Two or More Races76126
 65.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%30%
 7.8%


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Students who attend Central Middle School usually go on to attend Eden Prairie Senior High

Students at Central Middle School are 49% White, 18% African American, 14% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,891 students attended Central Middle School.

Central Middle School ranks 69th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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