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Central Square Middle School

Summary:

Central Square Middle School is a public middle school serving 833 students in grades 6-8 in the Baldwinsville Central School District in Central Square, New York. While the school generally outperforms the district and state on key metrics, it faces some challenges, including declining performance and achievement gaps among different student subgroups.

One of the school's key strengths is its strong performance on Regents exams, with 100% of students proficient or better on the Algebra I and Living Environment exams in 2022-2023, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, compared to nearby schools like Grant Middle School in Syracuse, which has a ratio of 13.5. However, the school's performance on state assessments has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 491 out of 1373 in 2012-2013 to 857 out of 1500 in 2022-2023.

Another notable aspect of Central Square Middle School is its racial makeup, which is predominantly White (94.72%) compared to nearby schools like Grant Middle School, which has a student body that is only 22.2% White. While the school's White students perform well, ranking 611 out of 772 New York middle schools, its special education students rank much lower at 937 out of 1307. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps among different student subgroups. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (45.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be a contributing factor to its declining performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 248 Us Rt 11
       Central Square, NY  13036-3502

(315) 668-4218

District: Central Square Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,138 Help


Students who attend Central Square Middle School usually attend:

High:    Paul V Moore High School

Feeder schools for Central Square Middle School:

Elementary:    Aura A Cole Elementary School
    Brewerton Elementary School
    Hastings Mallory Elementary School
    Millard Hawk Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  833

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Square Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Square Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Square Middle School is $14,138.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Square Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Square Middle School 857th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Central Square Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Central Square Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Square Central School District 591st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Square Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.61 570th 1095 47.9%
2007 62.55 498th 1123 55.7%
2008 61.86 573rd 1185 51.6%
2009 62.97 596th 1224 51.3%
2010 61.48 558th 1243 55.1%
2011 66.60 472nd 1295 63.6%
2012 64.92 512th 1337 61.7%
2013 59.75 491st 1373 64.2%
2014 47.28 711th 1401 49.3%
2015 53.53 590th 1407 58.1%
2016 48.59 696th 1429 51.3%
2017 48.73 719th 1455 50.6%
2018 37.54 907th 1438 36.9%
2019 48.19 678th 1439 52.9%
2021 19.69 1075th 1242 13.4%
2022 48.29 717th 1479 51.5%
2023 43.45 857th 1500 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.65 126th 190 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 578th 1170 50.6%
2019 47.80 445th 1139 60.9%
2021 16.71 495th 522 5.2%
2022 38.80 737th 1283 42.6%
2023 32.03 937th 1307 28.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.89 1013th 1245 18.6%
2019 33.89 831st 1241 33.0%
2021 16.65 873rd 935 6.6%
2022 37.55 794th 1306 39.2%
2023 29.38 990th 1288 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.57 849th 1353 37.3%
2019 48.09 672nd 1370 50.9%
2021 18.40 953rd 1066 10.6%
2022 42.18 829th 1454 43.0%
2023 39.26 910th 1463 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 857th 1352 36.6%
2019 50.67 602nd 1366 55.9%
2021 20.52 922nd 1071 13.9%
2022 54.05 586th 1455 59.7%
2023 48.02 731st 1464 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Square Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.34 677th 763 11.3%
2019 33.10 501st 716 30.0%
2021 13.74 573rd 614 6.7%
2022 30.34 547th 748 26.9%
2023 26.06 611th 772 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Central Square Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1172 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
1995 1160 5 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 1175
1996 1160 5 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 1175
1997 1135 3 4 2 8 n/a n/a 0 1152
1998 1122 4 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1140
1999 1197 6 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1218
2000 1172 4 2 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1190
2001 1166 6 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 1183
2002 1223 4 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 1237
2003 1223 4 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 1237
2004 1284 4 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 1296
2005 1270 3 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1282
2006 1266 11 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1282
2007 1200 9 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1216
2008 1147 11 4 5 6 n/a n/a 0 1173
2009 1060 11 8 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1089
2010 997 11 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1025
2011 959 10 9 5 7 0 1 0 991
2012 927 9 7 9 7 1 9 0 969
2013 985 5 9 11 2 1 13 0 1026
2014 968 5 9 16 5 0 12 0 1015
2015 924 6 7 18 4 0 8 0 967
2016 845 5 4 11 3 0 11 0 879
2017 814 6 4 20 3 1 16 0 864
2018 802 7 4 26 7 2 26 0 874
2019 796 8 3 24 6 0 21 0 858
2020 798 7 2 16 10 0 26 0 859
2021 764 4 1 14 7 0 18 0 808
2022 768 6 1 12 4 0 27 0 818
2023 789 8 3 13 0 0 19 1 833

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 Square Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1182 71.5 16.5 15.6
1995 1175 70.4 16.7 21
1996 1175 70.4 16.7 21
1997 1152 73.4 15.7 17.5
1998 1140 72.0 15.8 16.3
1999 1218 72.1 16.9 16.7
2000 1190 78.1 15.2 26.2
2001 1183 85.1 13.9 28.6
2002 1237 93.1 13.3 27.4
2003 1237 93.1 13.3 27.4
2004 1296 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1282 90.1 14.2 32
2006 1282 93.0 13.8 31.6
2007 1216 95.0 12.8 35.3
2008 1173 99.0 11.8 36
2009 1089 88.9 12.2 33.1
2010 1025 84.0 12.1 33
2011 991 80.1 12.3 34.1
2012 969 78.0 12.4 38.4
2013 1026 79.7 12.8 39.3
2014 1015 83.6 12.1 n/a
2015 967 77.0 12.5 42.3
2016 879 76.0 11.5 42.2
2017 864 68.7 12.5 42
2018 874 69.6 12.5 42.6
2019 858 72.5 11.8 43.9
2020 859 75.0 11.4 46.9
2021 808 73.9 10.9 43.2
2022 818 73.2 11.1 41.9
2023 833 79.3 10.5 45.3

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 Square Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1182 71.5 16.5 15.6
1995 1175 70.4 16.7 21
1996 1175 70.4 16.7 21
1997 1152 73.4 15.7 17.5
1998 1140 72.0 15.8 16.3
1999 1218 72.1 16.9 16.7
2000 1190 78.1 15.2 26.2
2001 1183 85.1 13.9 28.6
2002 1237 93.1 13.3 27.4
2003 1237 93.1 13.3 27.4
2004 1296 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1282 90.1 14.2 32
2006 1282 93.0 13.8 31.6
2007 1216 95.0 12.8 35.3
2008 1173 99.0 11.8 36
2009 1089 88.9 12.2 33.1
2010 1025 84.0 12.1 33
2011 991 80.1 12.3 34.1
2012 969 78.0 12.4 38.4
2013 1026 79.7 12.8 39.3
2014 1015 83.6 12.1 n/a
2015 967 77.0 12.5 42.3
2016 879 76.0 11.5 42.2
2017 864 68.7 12.5 42
2018 874 69.6 12.5 42.6
2019 858 72.5 11.8 43.9
2020 859 75.0 11.4 46.9
2021 808 73.9 10.9 43.2
2022 818 73.2 11.1 41.9
2023 833 79.3 10.5 45.3

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.

Immunization Rates

Central Square Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.9%100.0%99.9%
201499.6%0.0%0.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201598.8%0.1%0.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201699.0%0.1%0.6%99.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201797.9%0.2%0.9%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.5%100.0%99.2%
201898.1%0.2%0.8%99.9%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.5%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%
202098.6%0.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Square Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $556 (4.7%) $11,253 (95.3%) $11,809
2020 $468 (3.8%) $11,698 (96.1%) $12,167
2021 $712 (5.6%) $11,982 (94.4%) $12,694
2022 $959 (7.2%) $12,427 (92.8%) $13,387
2023 $1,189 (8.4%) $12,949 (91.6%) $14,138

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Square 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 678th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 857th of 1500 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Middle School)4033.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Central School District)3933.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Central Square Middle School)5649
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Central Square Central School District)5548.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Middle School)3033.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Central School District)3033.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Central Square Middle School)3346.2
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Central Square Central School District)3345.7
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Middle School)4645
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Square Central School District)4644.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Central Square Middle School)4247.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Central Square Central School District)4247
 5%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Square Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Square Central School District)76.369.7
 6.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Central Square Middle School)100100
   End of Course Living Environment (Central Square Central School District)86.777.5
 9.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students858833
 2.9%
African American88
American Indian60
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic2413
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White796789
 0.9%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%45.3%
 1.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 833 students attended Central Square Middle School.

Central Square Middle School ranks 857th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Square Middle School usually go on to attend Paul V Moore High School

Students at Central Square Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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