Cleveland Central Middle School

Summary:

Cleveland Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Sunflower City Consolidated School District in Cleveland, Mississippi, with a student population of 433 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and nearby school averages, with low academic proficiency rates, a low school ranking, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Cleveland Central Middle School has been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, ranging from 181st to 233rd out of 264 schools in recent years, and has been rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have ranged from 24.4% to 38% across different subject areas and grade levels, significantly lower than the state averages of 40.8% to 59.1%. In comparison, the nearby Ruleville Middle School had proficiency rates ranging from 30% to 68.7% in the 2023-2024 school year.

The high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch at Cleveland Central Middle School (100%) suggests that the school may face challenges in terms of funding and access to resources, which could contribute to its academic underperformance. Additionally, the racial composition of the school has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 17.25% in 2020-2021 to 11.78% in 2022-2023. These factors, combined with the school's consistent underperformance on state assessments, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 601 Lucy Seabery Dr
       Cleveland, MS  38732


(662) 843-2338

District: Cleveland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,468 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.6%
White:
11.8%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cleveland Central Middle School ranks worse than 88.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.6%), White (11.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleveland Central Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Cleveland Central Middle School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleveland Central Middle School is $8,468.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cleveland Central Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Central Middle School 233rd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Cleveland Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cleveland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland School District 92nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cleveland Central Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.15 223rd 264 15.5%
2021 25.27 181st 257 29.6%
2022 15.56 218th 257 15.2%
2023 16.63 212th 243 12.8%
2024 15.31 233rd 264 11.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cleveland Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 97 365 5 12 0 0 0 0 479
2019 90 383 6 8 0 1 13 0 501
2020 102 403 4 9 0 1 24 0 543
2021 88 379 3 16 0 1 23 0 510
2022 74 373 2 16 0 0 19 0 484
2023 51 349 7 11 0 0 15 0 433

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 Cleveland Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 479 38.5 12.4 100
2019 501 49.9 10.0 100
2020 543 48.1 11.2 100
2021 510 45.3 11.2 100
2022 484 51.3 9.4 100
2023 433 31.2 13.8 100

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 Cleveland Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 479 38.5 12.4 100
2019 501 49.9 10.0 100
2020 543 48.1 11.2 100
2021 510 45.3 11.2 100
2022 484 51.3 9.4 100
2023 433 31.2 13.8 100

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 Cleveland Central Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (10.7%) $7,561 (89.3%) $8,468

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleveland 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 223rd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 212th of 243 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland Central Middle School)25.419.7
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)25.419.7
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Central Middle School)24.623.7
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)24.623.7
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland Central Middle School)18.929.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland School District)18.929.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Central Middle School)15.419
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland School District)15.419
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Cleveland Central Middle School)22.733.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Cleveland School District)22.733.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501433
 13.6%
African American383349
 8.9%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9051
 43.3%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland Central Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Cleveland Central Middle School.

Cleveland Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students at Cleveland Central Middle School are 81% African American, 12% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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

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