Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle is a public middle school located in Hartford, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 552 students. It is part of the Hartford J1 School District, which is ranked 173 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle faces several challenges, including consistently lower test scores compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 38.62% to 44.83% and in Mathematics from 49.66% to 58.17%, compared to state averages of 54.1% to 50.36% and 53.55% to 53.29%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and students with low socioeconomic status performing significantly worse. Additionally, Central Middle has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.0% in 2019-2020 to 25.0% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Kennedy Middle in Germantown and North Shore Middle in Hartland-Lakeside, Central Middle's performance is generally lower, with these schools outperforming Central Middle in test scores and having lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite Central Middle's consistent per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes suggest the need for a closer examination of instructional practices, curriculum, and student support systems to address these challenges and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 Cedar St
       Hartford, WI  53027-2347


(262) 673-8040

District: Hartford J1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,758 Help


Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Hartford High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary
    Rossman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
13.3%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Middle ranks worse than 63.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.51. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (79.4%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.9% 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 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $11,758.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 405th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hartford J1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford J1 School District 173rd of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.89 177th 324 45.4%
2005 58.73 187th 332 43.7%
2006 64.69 166th 382 56.5%
2007 65.66 146th 366 60.1%
2008 63.53 194th 519 62.6%
2009 69.31 138th 521 73.5%
2010 64.01 203rd 539 62.3%
2011 67.21 159th 549 71.0%
2012 68.11 159th 559 71.6%
2013 53.70 309th 569 45.7%
2014 55.44 294th 585 49.7%
2015 60.30 248th 612 59.5%
2016 62.82 204th 609 66.5%
2017 57.20 247th 612 59.6%
2018 61.08 222nd 579 61.7%
2019 64.12 192nd 594 67.7%
2021 60.17 229th 613 62.6%
2022 49.78 329th 617 46.7%
2023 45.23 369th 640 42.3%
2024 43.51 405th 641 36.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.15 79th 131 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.87 46th 140 67.1%
2019 42.26 83rd 153 45.8%
2021 64.19 20th 138 85.5%
2022 25.22 145th 158 8.2%
2023 52.81 52nd 170 69.4%
2024 39.82 102nd 173 41.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.42 112th 417 73.1%
2019 57.87 126th 414 69.6%
2021 51.07 177th 437 59.5%
2022 49.10 190th 421 54.9%
2023 47.16 199th 439 54.7%
2024 48.11 189th 425 55.5%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.67 251st 489 48.7%
2019 58.02 163rd 487 66.5%
2021 51.70 212th 499 57.5%
2022 46.36 275th 522 47.3%
2023 41.86 312th 525 40.6%
2024 37.42 346th 520 33.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 228th 551 58.6%
2019 62.77 192nd 557 65.5%
2021 66.51 155th 574 73.0%
2022 56.68 246th 576 57.3%
2023 44.28 339th 579 41.5%
2024 41.21 380th 580 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 178th 551 67.7%
2019 64.67 177th 557 68.2%
2021 52.62 273rd 572 52.3%
2022 42.06 348th 577 39.7%
2023 47.56 318th 591 46.2%
2024 47.26 347th 585 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 131st 204 35.8%
2019 60.37 62nd 209 70.3%
2021 47.82 113th 225 49.8%
2022 43.97 117th 221 47.1%
2023 45.34 113th 229 50.7%
2024 47.25 120th 239 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.04 161st 375 57.1%
2019 52.63 178th 382 53.4%
2021 52.42 174th 393 55.7%
2022 39.33 262nd 397 34.0%
2023 34.75 291st 412 29.4%
2024 23.56 331st 407 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 358 1 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 400 1 7 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 415
1990 431 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 456 3 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 486 1 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 511 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 531 2 2 21 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 512 3 3 27 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 512 3 3 27 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 527 2 1 18 4 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 524 4 4 24 5 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 527 2 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 546 3 9 20 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 533 4 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 540 1 5 26 3 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 540 1 5 26 3 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 518 3 4 31 5 n/a n/a 0 561
2005 497 7 4 26 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 481 9 6 29 5 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 470 10 5 25 6 n/a n/a 0 516
2008 486 11 5 21 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 486 12 8 29 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 488 15 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2011 489 15 3 35 2 1 4 0 549
2012 482 19 3 38 4 0 3 0 549
2013 461 15 5 47 2 0 9 0 539
2014 433 12 4 40 1 0 10 0 500
2015 439 13 3 42 0 1 13 0 511
2016 444 12 5 51 1 1 9 0 523
2017 484 7 6 53 0 2 12 0 564
2018 468 9 6 56 1 1 13 0 554
2019 459 15 6 61 0 1 17 0 559
2020 454 16 5 60 0 0 14 0 549
2021 468 8 5 73 2 0 12 0 568
2022 451 15 5 80 1 0 15 0 567
2023 432 13 7 83 1 0 16 0 552
2024 400 14 8 67 1 0 14 0 504

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
1988 373 26.2 14.2 13.1
1989 415 32.4 12.8 14
1990 446 32.6 13.6 11.7
1991 471 37.3 12.6 11.9
1992 502 38.8 12.9 16.1
1993 524 38.3 13.7 12
1994 559 38.8 14.4 12.5
1995 547 40.5 13.5 10.6
1996 547 40.5 13.5 10.6
1997 552 40.2 13.7 10.9
1998 561 40.2 14.0 13.2
1999 560 38.9 14.4 17
2000 580 40.3 14.4 15.2
2001 572 40.7 14.1 15.7
2002 575 41.0 14.0 16.2
2003 575 41.0 14.0 16.2
2004 561 40.9 13.7 19.1
2005 539 40.4 13.3 n/a
2006 530 40.9 13.0 n/a
2007 516 38.6 13.4 26.2
2008 527 38.7 13.6 22.6
2009 537 38.8 13.8 26.6
2010 540 38.7 13.9 31.1
2011 549 38.1 14.4 36.1
2012 549 35.3 15.5 36.2
2013 539 36.2 14.8 37.3
2014 500 36.2 13.8 35
2015 511 n/a n/a 39.5
2016 523 36.0 14.5 34.6
2017 564 37.6 14.9 29.8
2018 554 39.7 13.9 30.1
2019 559 40.8 13.6 34
2020 549 37.1 14.7 35.3
2021 568 35.8 15.8 38.7
2022 567 37.1 15.2 34.7
2023 552 35.3 15.6 36.1
2024 504 33.2 15.1 37.9

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
1988 373 26.2 14.2 13.1
1989 415 32.4 12.8 14
1990 446 32.6 13.6 11.7
1991 471 37.3 12.6 11.9
1992 502 38.8 12.9 16.1
1993 524 38.3 13.7 12
1994 559 38.8 14.4 12.5
1995 547 40.5 13.5 10.6
1996 547 40.5 13.5 10.6
1997 552 40.2 13.7 10.9
1998 561 40.2 14.0 13.2
1999 560 38.9 14.4 17
2000 580 40.3 14.4 15.2
2001 572 40.7 14.1 15.7
2002 575 41.0 14.0 16.2
2003 575 41.0 14.0 16.2
2004 561 40.9 13.7 19.1
2005 539 40.4 13.3 n/a
2006 530 40.9 13.0 n/a
2007 516 38.6 13.4 26.2
2008 527 38.7 13.6 22.6
2009 537 38.8 13.8 26.6
2010 540 38.7 13.9 31.1
2011 549 38.1 14.4 36.1
2012 549 35.3 15.5 36.2
2013 539 36.2 14.8 37.3
2014 500 36.2 13.8 35
2015 511 n/a n/a 39.5
2016 523 36.0 14.5 34.6
2017 564 37.6 14.9 29.8
2018 554 39.7 13.9 30.1
2019 559 40.8 13.6 34
2020 549 37.1 14.7 35.3
2021 568 35.8 15.8 38.7
2022 567 37.1 15.2 34.7
2023 552 35.3 15.6 36.1
2024 504 33.2 15.1 37.9

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 $573 (5.1%) $10,617 (94.9%) $11,191
2020 $589 (4.9%) $11,392 (95.1%) $11,981
2021 $784 (6.7%) $10,974 (93.3%) $11,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle

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 192nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 369th of 640 Middle schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)41.126.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford J1 School District)41.126.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)37.743.5
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hartford J1 School District)37.743.5
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)55.426.6
 28.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford J1 School District)55.426.6
 28.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)45.233.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hartford J1 School District)45.233.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle)48.130.3
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford J1 School District)48.130.3
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)41.635.5
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hartford J1 School District)41.635.5
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Middle)62.262.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hartford J1 School District)62.262.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)64.945.7
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Hartford J1 School District)64.945.7
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559552
 1.3%
African American1513
 13.3%
American Indian01
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic6183
 36.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White459432
 5.9%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%36.1%
 2.1%


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Central Middle ranks 405th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Central Middle.

Students at Central Middle are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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