Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant, Missouri, with a student population of 707. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and racial disparities compared to nearby schools.

Central Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (93.21%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 71.84% to 96.8% African American students. The school consistently underperforms the Hazelwood district and the state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 5.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics, compared to the district average of 9.2% and the Missouri state average of 30%. Central Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools and has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Central Middle (67.61%) indicates that the school is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to its academic struggles. While the nearby schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II and Riverview Gardens districts also face challenges, they generally outperform Central Middle in terms of academic achievement, school rankings, and student-teacher ratios. However, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Central Middle, and with the right interventions and support, the school could potentially enhance its academic outcomes and overall performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031-4510

(314) 953-7400

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
435^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,391

Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:

Hazelwood Central High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:	Jamestown Elementary
	Jury Elementary
	Townsend Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 707

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Middle ranks worse than 94.8% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.3. (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: African American (93.2%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle is 18.2, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Hazelwood School District! (See more...)

Compare Central Middle employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $11,391. 4 middle schools in the Hazelwood School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 435^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 329^th of 376 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2010	22.59	560^th	614	8.8%
2011	16.65	577^th	625	7.7%
2012	19.00	572^nd	623	8.2%
2013	34.14	509^th	649	21.6%
2014	37.55	455^th	633	28.1%
2015	44.54	338^th	585	42.2%
2016	28.21	347^th	435	20.2%
2017	24.81	468^th	568	17.6%
2018	10.86	519^th	552	6.0%
2019	15.51	531^st	587	9.5%
2021	14.73	396^th	454	12.8%
2022	19.10	381^st	459	17.0%
2023	8.30	435^th	459	5.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.12	189^th	192	1.6%

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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	MO State Percentile
2018	14.59	396^th	422	6.2%
2019	23.62	419^th	482	13.1%
2021	25.63	316^th	371	14.8%
2022	31.53	278^th	365	23.8%
2023	13.71	357^th	382	6.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.42	184^th	195	5.6%
2022	15.33	181^st	187	3.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.40	95^th	104	8.7%
2019	23.32	111^th	121	8.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.15	83^rd	129	35.7%
2019	46.52	74^th	149	50.3%
2021	56.28	46^th	135	65.9%
2022	61.29	51^st	148	65.5%
2023	30.36	116^th	153	24.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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	Total
2008	17	770	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	790
2009	20	721	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	743
2010	18	711	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	732
2011	15	703	2	3	1	0	0	724
2012	12	684	2	6	2	0	1	707
2013	18	669	3	2	0	0	2	694
2014	14	675	2	2	0	0	3	696
2015	14	651	2	5	0	0	2	674
2016	14	639	1	5	1	0	4	664
2017	8	608	1	8	1	0	2	628
2018	8	873	5	13	2	1	6	908
2019	7	763	4	11	1	1	4	791
2020	7	757	0	6	1	1	7	779
2021	8	750	1	5	1	0	8	773
2022	7	738	0	7	2	0	11	765
2023	6	659	0	20	3	0	19	707

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
2008	790	43.0	18.4	52.9
2009	743	50.5	14.7	62.6
2010	732	49.0	14.9	62.6
2011	724	58.9	12.2	62.6
2012	707	49.5	14.2	n/a
2013	694	49.0	14.1	64.1
2014	696	48.0	14.5	71.4
2015	674	52.0	12.9	60.5
2016	664	49.0	13.5	67.6
2017	628	48.0	13.0	57
2018	908	51.2	17.7	74.3
2019	791	52.4	15.0	49.4
2020	779	52.0	14.9	73.6
2021	773	49.7	15.5	75
2022	765	51.6	14.8	65.5
2023	707	38.7	18.2	67.6

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
2008	790	43.0	18.4	52.9
2009	743	50.5	14.7	62.6
2010	732	49.0	14.9	62.6
2011	724	58.9	12.2	62.6
2012	707	49.5	14.2	n/a
2013	694	49.0	14.1	64.1
2014	696	48.0	14.5	71.4
2015	674	52.0	12.9	60.5
2016	664	49.0	13.5	67.6
2017	628	48.0	13.0	57
2018	908	51.2	17.7	74.3
2019	791	52.4	15.0	49.4
2020	779	52.0	14.9	73.6
2021	773	49.7	15.5	75
2022	765	51.6	14.8	65.5
2023	707	38.7	18.2	67.6

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$27 (0.3%)	$10,084 (99.7%)	$10,111
2020	$36 (0.3%)	$10,559 (99.7%)	$10,595
2021	$132 (1.2%)	$10,766 (98.8%)	$10,898
2022	$3,743 (32.9%)	$7,648 (67.1%)	$11,391

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle

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 531^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 435^th of 459 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)	20.4	8.4	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)	19.2	14.6	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)	24.6	9.3	15.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)	24.9	15.6	9.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)	20.3	11.7	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)	20.7	18.8	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)	21.5	17.2	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)	24	23.5	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)	32.8	5.1	27.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)	21.9	9.2	12.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)	20.8	9.8	11%
8th Grade Science (Hazelwood)	21.3	18.6	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)	25.4	16.5	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)	28.3	24.9	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	791	707	10.6%
African American	763	659	13.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	11	20	81.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	7	6	14.3%
Two or More Races	4	19	375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	67.6%	18.2%

Schools Near Central Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Middle	Public	6-8	13450 Old Jamestown Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-7400	707	39	18.2	67.6%	6 (0.8%)	659 (93.2%)	20 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	8.3	435^th of 459 public middle schools	5.2%		19.1	381^st of 459 public middle schools	17.0%	54	8.4	11.7	5.1	9.8	9.3	17.2	16.5		$11,391	$3,743	$7,648
East Middle	Public	8	11300 Dunn Rd	Saint Louis	63138	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 953-5700	172	18	9.3	98.3%	6 (3.5%)	159 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	18.6	388^th of 459 public middle schools	15.5%		27.5	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%	37			6.7	13.8			32.1	35.9	$13,592	$3,540	$10,052
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center	Public	6	14275 New Halls Ferry Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 831-4551	307	29	10.5	99.0%	12 (3.9%)	269 (87.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)								(n/a)	15.5				11.6				$15,427	$1,325	$14,103
Cross Keys Middle	Public	7-8	14205 Cougar Dr	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9700	625	49	12.6	99.5%	29 (4.6%)	552 (88.3%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	6.9	442^nd of 459 public middle schools	3.7%		6.8	438^th of 459 public middle schools	4.6%	4		7.6	8.4	9.3		8.5	14.5		$15,849	$834	$15,015
North Middle	Public	6-8	4420 Vaile Ave	Florissant	63034	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-7500	674	45	15.0	55.0%	37 (5.5%)	566 (84.0%)	31 (4.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	23.9	362^nd of 459 public middle schools	21.1%		28.1	346^th of 459 public middle schools	24.6%	16	18.2	22.1	9.5	25.1	20.1	32.1	27.9		$12,183	$4,041	$8,141
Southeast Middle	Public	6-8	918 Prigge Rd	Saint Louis	63138	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 953-7700	469	26	17.8	99.4%	6 (1.3%)	454 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	7.6	438^th of 459 public middle schools	4.6%		6.6	439^th of 459 public middle schools	4.4%	1	14.3	9.0	5.6	4.3	9.1	13.5	17.0		$12,178	$3,760	$8,418
R. G. Central Middle	Public	6-8	9800 Patricia Barkalow Dr	Saint Louis	63137	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 867-2603	691	30	23.0	99.6%	6 (0.9%)	669 (96.8%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	455^th of 459 public middle schools	0.9%		2.8	457^th of 459 public middle schools	0.4%	2	1.3		0.9	4.2	6.0	5.7	13.8		$8,358	$2,102	$6,257
Westview Middle School	Public	6-8	2950 Nemnich	Saint Louis	63137	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 489-9808	498	31	16.0	99.4%	7 (1.4%)	479 (96.2%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	457^th of 459 public middle schools	0.4%		3.4	453^rd of 459 public middle schools	1.3%	4	0.6	0.6	0.6	4.6	7.1	3.8	6.2		$9,472	$2,031	$7,441
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center	Public	6	685 January	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-0280	323	27	12.0	99.1%	8 (2.5%)	295 (91.3%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)	2.5				7.8				$13,506	$1,196	$12,310
Ferguson Middle	Public	7-8	701 January Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9600	615	48	12.8	99.5%	16 (2.6%)	554 (90.1%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	7.7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%		3.9	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%	15		5.0	7.5	10.2		11.4	18.4		$10,040	$1,123	$8,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle

What high school do graduates of Central Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?

Students at Central Middle are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Central Middle in?

Hazelwood

How many students attend Central Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 707 students attended Central Middle.

Is Central Middle a good school?

Central Middle ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Missouri middle schools.

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