Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle is a public middle school located in Park Hills, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Arcadia Valley R-II district, which is ranked 99 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Central Middle has some positive attributes, such as a low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student, the school's overall performance and declining statewide ranking indicate that it may be struggling to keep up with the academic achievement of its peers. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding schools, and its student performance on MAP tests is generally on par with the district average but lags behind the state average in several subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Central Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests that the school may be facing challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Arcadia Valley Middle and John A. Evans Middle, Central Middle's performance is generally lower, particularly in mathematics. For instance, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency was 40.3%, compared to 46.9% at Arcadia Valley Middle and 30.8% at John A. Evans Middle. Addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students and improving student outcomes in core academic areas could be key focus areas for Central Middle and the Arcadia Valley R-II district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 801 Columbia
       Park Hills, MO  63601-4399


(573) 431-2616

District: Central R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,768 Help


Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Central High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
African American:
3.3%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Middle ranks better than 57.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), African American (3.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.1% 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 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $10,768.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 195th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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Central R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Central R-III 99th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.72 275th 619 55.6%
2007 66.45 148th 624 76.3%
2008 64.72 173rd 624 72.3%
2009 70.55 134th 601 77.7%
2010 65.23 190th 614 69.1%
2011 79.08 73rd 625 88.3%
2012 64.34 202nd 623 67.6%
2013 66.38 179th 649 72.4%
2014 57.33 270th 633 57.3%
2015 49.52 288th 585 50.8%
2016 43.71 272nd 435 37.5%
2017 55.41 249th 568 56.2%
2018 39.64 347th 552 37.1%
2019 44.49 326th 587 44.5%
2021 62.53 150th 454 67.0%
2022 49.25 236th 459 48.6%
2023 55.74 195th 459 57.5%
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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 37.63 123rd 192 35.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.71 276th 422 34.6%
2019 42.75 284th 482 41.1%
2021 66.64 83rd 371 77.6%
2022 58.55 127th 365 65.2%
2023 62.00 102nd 382 73.3%
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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
2018 24.45 138th 162 14.8%
2019 17.64 168th 204 17.6%
2022 54.79 71st 187 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 349th 479 27.1%
2019 34.81 352nd 527 33.2%
2021 51.21 164th 376 56.4%
2022 38.80 235th 381 38.3%
2023 45.03 211th 385 45.2%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 414 414
1992 459 4 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 450 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 478 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 454 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 454 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 469 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 441 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 444 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 420 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 420 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 409 15 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 409 15 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 439 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 454 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 441 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 447 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 423 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 401 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2010 416 14 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 375 10 4 7 1 0 20 0 417
2012 434 8 2 7 1 0 7 0 459
2013 415 4 1 5 1 0 0 0 426
2014 444 7 2 4 0 0 0 0 457
2015 438 12 2 3 0 0 1 0 456
2016 482 15 2 3 1 1 2 0 506
2017 476 14 0 5 1 0 3 0 499
2018 467 14 0 6 1 0 2 0 490
2019 480 15 1 5 1 0 3 0 505
2020 511 17 2 5 1 0 0 0 536
2021 484 14 2 6 1 0 0 0 507
2022 412 9 1 7 0 0 0 0 429
2023 394 14 0 9 0 0 1 0 418

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
1991 414 24.2 17.1 n/a
1992 465 24.4 19.0 n/a
1993 456 23.5 19.4 n/a
1994 482 24.1 20.0 0
1995 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
1996 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
1997 475 30.0 15.8 34.9
1998 455 29.1 15.6 39.1
1999 457 27.4 16.7 62.1
2000 427 28.4 15.0 50.4
2001 432 28.3 15.3 52.1
2002 426 30.3 14.1 55.6
2003 426 30.3 14.1 55.6
2004 455 30.0 15.2 58
2005 477 29.4 16.2 58.3
2006 453 28.0 16.2 64.9
2007 464 25.9 17.9 59.1
2008 437 27.1 16.1 55.4
2009 416 26.9 15.4 51
2010 436 26.8 16.2 54.8
2011 417 27.5 15.1 52
2012 459 27.5 16.6 62.1
2013 426 26.3 16.1 66.2
2014 457 26.6 17.1 60.8
2015 456 28.0 16.2 61.6
2016 506 29.0 17.4 53.2
2017 499 30.7 16.2 56.9
2018 490 31.0 15.7 54.7
2019 505 30.8 16.3 58.8
2020 536 33.0 16.2 57.5
2021 507 33.5 15.1 53.5
2022 429 31.7 13.5 52
2023 418 29.8 14.0 54.1

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
1991 414 24.2 17.1 n/a
1992 465 24.4 19.0 n/a
1993 456 23.5 19.4 n/a
1994 482 24.1 20.0 0
1995 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
1996 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
1997 475 30.0 15.8 34.9
1998 455 29.1 15.6 39.1
1999 457 27.4 16.7 62.1
2000 427 28.4 15.0 50.4
2001 432 28.3 15.3 52.1
2002 426 30.3 14.1 55.6
2003 426 30.3 14.1 55.6
2004 455 30.0 15.2 58
2005 477 29.4 16.2 58.3
2006 453 28.0 16.2 64.9
2007 464 25.9 17.9 59.1
2008 437 27.1 16.1 55.4
2009 416 26.9 15.4 51
2010 436 26.8 16.2 54.8
2011 417 27.5 15.1 52
2012 459 27.5 16.6 62.1
2013 426 26.3 16.1 66.2
2014 457 26.6 17.1 60.8
2015 456 28.0 16.2 61.6
2016 506 29.0 17.4 53.2
2017 499 30.7 16.2 56.9
2018 490 31.0 15.7 54.7
2019 505 30.8 16.3 58.8
2020 536 33.0 16.2 57.5
2021 507 33.5 15.1 53.5
2022 429 31.7 13.5 52
2023 418 29.8 14.0 54.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $103 (1.2%) $8,284 (98.8%) $8,387
2020 $469 (5.6%) $7,876 (94.4%) $8,345
2021 $966 (10.3%) $8,407 (89.7%) $9,373
2022 $1,944 (18.1%) $8,824 (81.9%) $10,768

Data source: Missouri 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 326th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 195th of 459 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)46.740.2
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central R-III)46.740.2
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)41.733.3
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Central R-III)41.733.3
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)26.124.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Central R-III)26.124.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)40.636.5
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Central R-III)40.636.5
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)30.640.3
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central R-III)30.640.3
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)34.340.3
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Central R-III)34.340.3
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)49.445.4
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Central R-III)49.445.4
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505418
 17.2%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White480394
 17.9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%54.1%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Central Middle.

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

Students at Central Middle are 94% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Central Middle ranks 195th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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