Central Middle School

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Central Middle School ranks 29 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving 980 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Central Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming the Edmond and Oklahoma state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 48% of 6th graders at Central Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40% in Edmond and 26% statewide. The school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating its consistent academic excellence.

While Central Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Heartland Middle School and Summit Middle School in many academic metrics, it is interesting to note the differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors. Central Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (70.31%) compared to the more diverse student populations at the nearby schools. Additionally, Central Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.8%), which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 East Ninth Street
Edmond, OK 73034-3034

(405) 340-2890

District: Edmond

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,848

Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Memorial High School

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Ida Freeman Elementary School
	Sunset Elementary School
	Will Rogers Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 980

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Middle School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Edmond School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edmond School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 18.9, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Edmond School District! (See more...)

Compare Central Middle School employs 51.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School is $8,848, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Edmond School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School 29^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Edmond:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmond 82^nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	69.86	107^th	521	79.5%
2010	71.32	97^th	539	82.0%
2011	62.00	200^th	542	63.1%
2015	79.24	20^th	297	93.3%
2016	79.92	36^th	332	89.2%
2017	93.67	7^th	238	97.1%
2018	91.00	9^th	233	96.1%
2019	94.12	6^th	228	97.4%
2021	87.62	24^th	407	94.1%
2022	81.58	14^th	171	91.8%
2023	69.77	29^th	149	80.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.85	4^th	80	95.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.52	35^th	278	87.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.65	1^st	34	97.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.80	4^th	102	96.1%

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Rank History for White students at Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.53	25^th	257	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	1012	29	9	11	17	n/a	n/a	1078
1995	851	38	10	11	37	n/a	n/a	947
1996	851	38	10	11	37	n/a	n/a	947
1997	809	53	12	9	48	n/a	n/a	931
1998	848	48	23	13	42	n/a	n/a	974
1999	821	62	25	17	61	n/a	n/a	986
2000	814	70	18	19	42	n/a	n/a	963
2001	778	81	29	34	52	n/a	n/a	974
2002	730	101	16	40	50	n/a	n/a	937
2003	730	101	16	40	50	n/a	n/a	937
2004	679	112	23	46	40	n/a	n/a	900
2005	663	114	25	56	29	n/a	n/a	887
2006	672	112	22	42	40	n/a	n/a	888
2007	601	119	19	45	42	n/a	n/a	826
2008	578	133	28	44	47	n/a	n/a	830
2009	524	139	27	69	39	n/a	n/a	798
2010	479	133	25	71	32	n/a	n/a	740
2011	474	109	25	102	25	4	73	812
2012	462	123	29	107	21	3	67	812
2013	454	124	31	114	25	0	62	810
2014	446	118	29	117	22	0	59	791
2015	469	114	29	147	16	3	64	842
2016	460	114	25	159	13	6	59	836
2017	429	37	23	101	8	2	36	636
2018	486	38	21	106	16	0	54	721
2019	560	35	25	99	21	0	56	796
2020	613	40	18	110	24	1	72	878
2021	609	40	18	99	31	2	58	857
2022	685	51	26	113	29	1	72	977
2023	689	35	31	106	37	4	78	980

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1078	63.4	17.0	5
1995	947	59.0	16.1	12.5
1996	947	59.0	16.1	12.5
1997	931	60.2	15.5	13.1
1998	974	62.1	15.7	12.5
1999	986	63.5	15.5	20.4
2000	963	64.6	14.9	27.2
2001	974	62.9	15.5	25.4
2002	937	59.8	15.7	25.4
2003	937	59.8	15.7	25.4
2004	900	59.0	15.3	30.8
2005	887	52.8	16.8	28.1
2006	888	59.5	14.9	34.7
2007	826	52.3	15.8	35.6
2008	830	55.6	14.9	39.6
2009	798	52.9	15.1	45.2
2010	740	54.6	13.5	46.5
2011	812	51.3	15.8	50.9
2012	812	53.4	15.2	56.5
2013	810	53.2	15.2	53.6
2014	791	54.3	14.5	55.4
2015	842	52.0	16.1	54.6
2016	836	51.0	16.3	53.8
2017	636	42.4	14.9	29.7
2018	721	45.8	15.7	20.5
2019	796	47.0	16.9	24
2020	878	51.4	17.0	22.1
2021	857	50.3	17.0	18.3
2022	977	49.9	19.5	14.4
2023	980	51.6	18.9	19.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1078	63.4	17.0	5
1995	947	59.0	16.1	12.5
1996	947	59.0	16.1	12.5
1997	931	60.2	15.5	13.1
1998	974	62.1	15.7	12.5
1999	986	63.5	15.5	20.4
2000	963	64.6	14.9	27.2
2001	974	62.9	15.5	25.4
2002	937	59.8	15.7	25.4
2003	937	59.8	15.7	25.4
2004	900	59.0	15.3	30.8
2005	887	52.8	16.8	28.1
2006	888	59.5	14.9	34.7
2007	826	52.3	15.8	35.6
2008	830	55.6	14.9	39.6
2009	798	52.9	15.1	45.2
2010	740	54.6	13.5	46.5
2011	812	51.3	15.8	50.9
2012	812	53.4	15.2	56.5
2013	810	53.2	15.2	53.6
2014	791	54.3	14.5	55.4
2015	842	52.0	16.1	54.6
2016	836	51.0	16.3	53.8
2017	636	42.4	14.9	29.7
2018	721	45.8	15.7	20.5
2019	796	47.0	16.9	24
2020	878	51.4	17.0	22.1
2021	857	50.3	17.0	18.3
2022	977	49.9	19.5	14.4
2023	980	51.6	18.9	19.8

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,626
2020	$9,122
2021	$9,221
2022	$8,502
2023	$8,848

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 29^th of 149 Middle schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Central Middle School)	61	48	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	57	40	17%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)	52	41	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edmond)	46	36	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Central Middle School)	53	37	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	49	33	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)	69	39	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edmond)	58	37	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Central Middle School)	54	31	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Edmond)	46	28	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)	48	20	28%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edmond)	36	17	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle School)	70	61	9%
8th Grade Science (Edmond)	62	49	13%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	796	980	23.1%
African American	35	35
American Indian	21	37	76.2%
Asian	25	31	24%
Hispanic	99	106	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	560	689	23%
Two or More Races	56	78	39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	19.8%	4.2%

Schools Near Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)			OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	500 East Ninth Street	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2890	980	52	18.9	19.8%	689 (70.3%)	35 (3.6%)	106 (10.8%)	31 (3.2%)	37 (3.8%)	4 (0.4%)	78 (8.0%)	69.8	29^th of 149 public middle schools	80.5%		81.6	14^th of 171 public middle schools	91.8%	15	48.0	37.0	31.0	41.0	39.0	20.0	61.0	$8,848
Sequoyah Middle School	Public	6-8	1125 East Danforth Road	Edmond	73034	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2900	1,006	54	18.5	28.4%	657 (65.3%)	59 (5.9%)	135 (13.4%)	21 (2.1%)	30 (3.0%)	4 (0.4%)	100 (9.9%)	60.1	49^th of 149 public middle schools	67.1%		75.7	20^th of 171 public middle schools	88.3%	29	31.0	27.0	30.0	39.0	52.0	27.0	49.0	$9,158
Cimarron Middle School	Public	6-8	3701 South Bryant Avenue	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2935	866	47	18.4	44.0%	496 (57.3%)	89 (10.3%)	144 (16.6%)	28 (3.2%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (11.0%)	48.9	68^th of 149 public middle schools	54.4%		52.2	71^st of 171 public middle schools	58.5%	3	42.0	36.0	25.0	34.0	32.0	14.0	40.0	$9,714
Dove Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	1955 W 33rd Street suite 100	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Dove Virtual Academy (CHARTER)	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 216-3539	44	2	27.5	68.2%	21 (47.7%)	5 (11.4%)	13 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)								$9,802
Cheyenne Middle School	Public	6-8	1271 West Covell Road	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 330-7380	851	51	16.6	27.0%	525 (61.7%)	73 (8.6%)	103 (12.1%)	30 (3.5%)	14 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	102 (12.0%)	57.3	53^rd of 149 public middle schools	64.4%		71.8	26^th of 171 public middle schools	84.8%	27	45.0	36.0	25.0	42.0	37.0	14.0	46.0	$9,722
Summit Middle School	Public	6-8	1703 Northwest 150th Street	Edmond	73013	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2920	940	53	17.6	48.3%	334 (35.5%)	215 (22.9%)	127 (13.5%)	119 (12.7%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	125 (13.3%)	43.4	82^nd of 149 public middle schools	45.0%		47.3	83^rd of 171 public middle schools	51.5%	1	38.0	30.0	26.0	27.0	27.0	11.0	48.0	$9,090
Heartland Middle School	Public	6-8	4900 Explorer Dr	Edmond	73003	Oklahoma County	Edmond	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 340-2972	1,071	60	17.8	37.9%	571 (53.3%)	163 (15.2%)	138 (12.9%)	69 (6.4%)	21 (2.0%)	4 (0.4%)	105 (9.8%)	50.2	67^th of 149 public middle schools	55.0%		53.7	66^th of 171 public middle schools	61.4%	1	35.0	31.0	28.0	31.0	35.0	17.0	48.0	$9,133
John Marshall Middle School	Public	5-8	12201 North Portland Avenue	Oklahoma City	73120	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7200	626	46	13.4	96.0%	62 (9.9%)	328 (52.4%)	158 (25.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	66 (10.5%)								(n/a)							18.0	$13,997
Deer Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	2601 North West 234 th Street	Edmond	73012	Oklahoma County	Deer Creek	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 348-4830	1,179	62	19.0	14.8%	697 (59.1%)	93 (7.9%)	132 (11.2%)	100 (8.5%)	58 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	96 (8.1%)	89.6	8^th of 149 public middle schools	94.6%		89.7	7^th of 171 public middle schools	95.9%	1		47.0	41.0		51.0	37.0	58.0	$7,390
Millwood Arts Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	6720 North Martin Luther King	Oklahoma City	73111	Oklahoma County	Millwood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 478-0360	260	15	17.8	47.7%	0 (0.0%)	209 (80.4%)	22 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$10,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle School

What district is Central Middle School in?

Edmond

What high school do graduates of Central Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Central Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 980 students attended Central Middle School.

Is Central Middle School a good school?

Central Middle School ranks 29^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle School?

Students at Central Middle School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

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