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Central Middle School

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7, with 386 students. Despite being in operation for over a decade, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.7% of 6th graders, 26.2% of 7th graders, and 21.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with only 10.3% of 6th graders, 20.2% of 7th graders, and 8.4% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 28.4%, 30.5%, and 26.4%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learner students performing particularly poorly.

In contrast, the nearby Weston Middle School, which is part of the Athena-Weston School District 29RJ, consistently outperforms Central Middle School across all academic measures. This suggests that there may be systemic challenges within the Milton-Freewater Unified School District that are impacting Central Middle School's ability to improve, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and school leadership.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 306 SW 2nd Ave
       Milton Freewater, OR  97862-1395

(541) 938-5504

District: Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,394 Help


Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    McLoughlin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.1%
White:
37.3%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Middle School ranks worse than 89.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.1%), White (37.3%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% 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 School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School is $16,394.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School 332nd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Central Middle School in the 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.90 200th 270 25.9%
2005 29.90 208th 271 23.2%
2006 23.65 243rd 285 14.7%
2007 35.32 221st 295 25.1%
2008 34.83 233rd 315 26.0%
2009 33.98 234th 323 27.6%
2010 38.22 231st 343 32.7%
2011 23.15 313th 357 12.3%
2012 33.97 303rd 395 23.3%
2013 26.21 309th 377 18.0%
2014 19.56 335th 382 12.3%
2015 15.78 344th 381 9.7%
2016 19.17 329th 383 14.1%
2017 16.08 342nd 382 10.5%
2018 29.75 290th 384 24.5%
2019 20.22 323rd 379 14.8%
2022 24.97 281st 367 23.4%
2023 19.74 321st 380 15.5%
2024 16.16 332nd 371 10.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.52 22nd 46 52.2%
2019 16.62 29th 29 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.70 141st 206 31.6%
2019 16.31 155th 156 0.6%
2022 34.52 95th 143 33.6%
2023 33.19 103rd 150 31.3%
2024 29.63 120th 153 21.6%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 145th 325 55.4%
2019 40.68 162nd 282 42.6%
2022 25.06 278th 364 23.6%
2023 31.81 216th 312 30.8%
2024 33.09 165th 244 32.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.93 14th 26 46.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 246th 342 28.1%
2019 29.01 210th 277 24.2%
2022 25.50 246th 310 20.6%
2023 17.41 285th 323 11.8%
2024 20.95 263rd 313 16.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 278th 341 18.5%
2019 19.26 258th 291 11.3%
2022 26.49 238th 312 23.7%
2023 23.75 258th 318 18.9%
2024 19.06 278th 323 13.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.88 129th 210 38.6%
2019 33.02 133rd 191 30.4%
2022 34.53 124th 194 36.1%
2023 28.08 158th 201 21.4%
2024 25.36 157th 196 19.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 243rd 357 31.9%
2019 25.83 275th 344 20.1%
2022 36.50 228th 355 35.8%
2023 29.62 258th 360 28.3%
2024 27.99 255th 349 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1995 275 0 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 275 0 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 274 0 1 130 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 266 0 2 148 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 243 0 3 154 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 232 0 3 161 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2001 248 2 1 162 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 237 1 0 182 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 237 1 0 182 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 237 3 1 196 1 n/a n/a 2 440
2005 222 2 0 211 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 218 0 2 228 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 211 2 1 215 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 210 2 1 231 1 n/a n/a 2 447
2009 193 3 1 232 0 n/a n/a 1 430
2010 191 2 2 246 1 n/a n/a 5 447
2011 192 4 2 242 1 0 5 0 446
2012 192 5 1 237 4 0 7 0 446
2013 188 2 2 224 4 0 8 0 428
2014 181 0 1 233 2 0 10 0 427
2015 174 1 1 227 1 0 11 0 415
2016 170 1 1 219 1 1 13 0 406
2017 159 0 2 243 2 1 7 0 414
2018 156 0 5 242 2 1 8 0 414
2019 161 1 6 248 0 0 5 0 421
2020 157 1 6 238 1 0 7 0 410
2021 140 0 6 229 2 0 8 0 385
2022 132 2 2 237 4 1 10 0 388
2023 144 3 1 228 2 2 6 0 386

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
1995 408 22.2 18.4 38.5
1996 408 22.2 18.4 38.5
1997 405 21.7 18.7 39.5
1998 416 22.7 18.3 43.3
1999 404 22.8 17.7 60.6
2000 401 23.0 17.4 63.6
2001 416 23.1 18.0 65.1
2002 421 25.6 16.4 62.2
2003 421 25.6 16.4 62.2
2004 440 23.8 18.5 62.8
2005 436 22.7 19.2 70.9
2006 449 24.0 18.7 80.8
2007 429 28.5 15.1 74.6
2008 447 26.0 17.2 78.9
2009 430 26.5 16.2 78.1
2010 447 24.1 18.4 77.4
2011 446 22.1 20.1 76.7
2012 446 21.8 20.4 74.7
2013 428 21.8 19.6 68.5
2014 427 21.8 19.5 75.6
2015 415 22.0 18.8 74.5
2016 406 22.0 18.4 82.5
2017 414 21.5 19.2 85.7
2018 414 21.7 19.0 76.8
2019 421 22.3 18.8 76.7
2020 410 22.9 17.8 76.8
2021 385 22.9 16.7 n/a
2022 388 24.0 16.1 n/a
2023 386 23.2 16.6 73.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 408 22.2 18.4 38.5
1996 408 22.2 18.4 38.5
1997 405 21.7 18.7 39.5
1998 416 22.7 18.3 43.3
1999 404 22.8 17.7 60.6
2000 401 23.0 17.4 63.6
2001 416 23.1 18.0 65.1
2002 421 25.6 16.4 62.2
2003 421 25.6 16.4 62.2
2004 440 23.8 18.5 62.8
2005 436 22.7 19.2 70.9
2006 449 24.0 18.7 80.8
2007 429 28.5 15.1 74.6
2008 447 26.0 17.2 78.9
2009 430 26.5 16.2 78.1
2010 447 24.1 18.4 77.4
2011 446 22.1 20.1 76.7
2012 446 21.8 20.4 74.7
2013 428 21.8 19.6 68.5
2014 427 21.8 19.5 75.6
2015 415 22.0 18.8 74.5
2016 406 22.0 18.4 82.5
2017 414 21.5 19.2 85.7
2018 414 21.7 19.0 76.8
2019 421 22.3 18.8 76.7
2020 410 22.9 17.8 76.8
2021 385 22.9 16.7 n/a
2022 388 24.0 16.1 n/a
2023 386 23.2 16.6 73.1

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,068
2020 n/a n/a $12,507
2021 n/a n/a $12,716
2022 $3,216 (19.6%) $13,178 (80.4%) $16,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 323rd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 321st of 380 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)33.328.6
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)32.828.6
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)17.59.5
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)17.29.5
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)4621.6
 24.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)45.121.6
 23.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)25.210.3
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)24.610.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)37.532.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)37.532.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)21.316.7
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)21.316.7
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle School)29.920.9
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7)29.920.9
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students421386
 8.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian02
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic248228
 8.1%
Pacific Islander02
White161144
 10.6%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%73.1%
 3.7%

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Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Oregon middle schools.

Students at Central Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Central Middle School.

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


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