Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle is a public middle school located in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 203 students. The school is part of the Central Public School District, which is ranked 137 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Middle has a higher percentage of white students (84.24%) compared to the state average for middle schools, its academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in math (41.26%), reading (49.76%), and science (26.47%) were all lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students (ranked 242 out of 473 in 2023-2024) is significantly lower than its overall performance, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of this student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Waconia Middle School, which is located just 6.89 miles away and has significantly higher proficiency rates in math (59.39%), reading (65.12%), and science (31.29%), Central Middle generally underperforms. However, the school's relatively high percentage of white students and lower percentage of minority students may present an opportunity to focus on addressing the needs of its specific student population and potentially learn from the success of nearby schools with more diverse student bodies.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 531 Morse St
       Norwood Young America, MN  55368-0247


(952) 467-7000

District: Central Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,965 Help


Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Central Senior High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:    Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Two or more races:
9.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Middle ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), two or more races (9.4%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $9,965.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 193rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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Central Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Public School District 137th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.48 144th 387 62.8%
2005 50.98 247th 396 37.6%
2006 54.33 223rd 406 45.1%
2007 59.59 170th 403 57.8%
2008 65.49 144th 409 64.8%
2009 63.69 84th 230 63.5%
2010 66.43 151st 454 66.7%
2011 54.52 235th 478 50.8%
2012 59.77 209th 469 55.4%
2013 64.46 160th 488 67.2%
2014 58.39 208th 490 57.6%
2015 68.68 143rd 516 72.3%
2016 70.36 134th 508 73.6%
2017 64.94 178th 523 66.0%
2018 65.22 170th 518 67.2%
2019 68.89 149th 533 72.0%
2021 55.03 223rd 521 57.2%
2022 62.78 173rd 520 66.7%
2023 63.49 172nd 529 67.5%
2024 60.25 193rd 545 64.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.03 32nd 282 88.7%
2023 55.85 111th 298 62.8%
2024 20.66 269th 307 12.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.75 124th 401 69.1%
2019 56.94 165th 415 60.2%
2021 65.64 86th 399 78.4%
2023 72.98 78th 459 83.0%
2024 46.54 242nd 473 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.10 116th 436 73.4%
2019 66.98 131st 439 70.2%
2021 51.54 204th 443 54.0%
2022 57.39 183rd 467 60.8%
2023 59.87 167th 455 63.3%
2024 55.35 200th 474 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.26 212th 438 51.6%
2019 64.60 152nd 454 66.5%
2021 51.47 210th 437 51.9%
2022 61.39 170th 476 64.3%
2023 60.21 166th 464 64.2%
2024 58.35 180th 479 62.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.91 185th 428 56.8%
2019 58.50 171st 428 60.0%
2021 44.33 235th 422 44.3%
2022 48.41 215th 438 50.9%
2023 47.64 227th 436 47.9%
2024 44.41 244th 440 44.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 255 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 255 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1998 245 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 252 0 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 245 0 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 242 0 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2002 215 3 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 215 3 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 209 4 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2005 215 5 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 215 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 213 5 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2008 211 3 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 201 2 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 202 7 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 184 5 5 12 0 0 2 0 208
2012 201 2 6 12 0 0 3 0 224
2013 183 0 5 10 3 0 5 0 206
2014 195 2 4 10 1 0 4 0 216
2015 192 1 4 8 1 0 6 0 212
2016 195 3 4 6 1 0 6 0 215
2017 198 2 5 8 0 1 6 0 220
2018 202 2 2 11 0 1 6 0 224
2019 202 2 1 18 0 1 5 0 229
2020 184 4 2 15 1 1 14 0 221
2021 179 4 2 18 1 0 10 0 214
2022 166 5 1 14 1 0 16 0 203
2023 171 0 0 13 0 0 19 0 203

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 264 11.6 22.8 10.6
1996 264 11.6 22.8 10.6
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 251 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 266 16.7 15.9 5.6
2000 257 16.8 15.3 19.1
2001 254 16.8 15.1 16.9
2002 229 17.2 13.3 14
2003 229 17.2 13.3 14
2004 226 14.9 15.2 18.1
2005 232 14.8 15.7 18.1
2006 231 15.2 15.2 16.5
2007 234 15.3 15.3 20.9
2008 235 14.6 16.1 19.6
2009 220 15.7 14.0 16.4
2010 228 15.3 14.8 23.2
2011 208 14.9 13.9 28.8
2012 224 14.9 14.9 25.4
2013 206 15.9 12.8 24.3
2014 216 16.7 12.8 20.8
2015 212 15.0 14.1 18.4
2016 215 15.0 14.3 20.9
2017 220 14.7 14.8 19.5
2018 224 14.1 15.7 21.9
2019 229 14.6 15.6 22.7
2020 221 14.7 14.9 19.9
2021 214 13.7 15.5 15
2022 203 13.4 15.1 14.3
2023 203 12.3 16.3 27.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 264 11.6 22.8 10.6
1996 264 11.6 22.8 10.6
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 251 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 266 16.7 15.9 5.6
2000 257 16.8 15.3 19.1
2001 254 16.8 15.1 16.9
2002 229 17.2 13.3 14
2003 229 17.2 13.3 14
2004 226 14.9 15.2 18.1
2005 232 14.8 15.7 18.1
2006 231 15.2 15.2 16.5
2007 234 15.3 15.3 20.9
2008 235 14.6 16.1 19.6
2009 220 15.7 14.0 16.4
2010 228 15.3 14.8 23.2
2011 208 14.9 13.9 28.8
2012 224 14.9 14.9 25.4
2013 206 15.9 12.8 24.3
2014 216 16.7 12.8 20.8
2015 212 15.0 14.1 18.4
2016 215 15.0 14.3 20.9
2017 220 14.7 14.8 19.5
2018 224 14.1 15.7 21.9
2019 229 14.6 15.6 22.7
2020 221 14.7 14.9 19.9
2021 214 13.7 15.5 15
2022 203 13.4 15.1 14.3
2023 203 12.3 16.3 27.1

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 Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,965

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 172nd of 529 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Middle)51.840.9
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Central Public School District)51.840.9
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Central Middle)75.966.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Central Public School District)75.966.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Middle)64.235
 29.2%
   7th Grade Math (Central Public School District)64.235
 29.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Central Middle)57.445
 12.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Central Public School District)57.445
 12.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Central Middle)55.431.1
 24.3%
   8th Grade Math (Central Public School District)55.431.1
 24.3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Central Middle)62.750
 12.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Central Public School District)62.750
 12.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)38.728.4
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Central Public School District)38.728.4
 10.3%
   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 Students229203
 11.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1813
 27.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White202171
 15.3%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%27.1%
 4.4%


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Central Middle ranks 193rd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Middle usually go on to attend Central Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Central Middle.

Students at Central Middle are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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