Is Centennial Middle School a good school?

Centennial Middle School ranks 271 st of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Centennial Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 students attended Centennial Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Centennial Middle School?

Students at Centennial Middle School are 58% White, 38% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Centennial Middle School attend?

Students who attend Centennial Middle School usually go on to attend Montrose High School

Centennial Middle School

Summary:

Centennial Middle School is a public middle school located in Montrose, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 582. The school is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J, which is ranked 68 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centennial Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Columbine Middle School, with 56.87% White, 38.66% Hispanic, and 2.41% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.5%) and Math (22.6%) below the state averages. The school's rankings for different student subgroups also vary, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students and Gifted and Talented students.

Centennial Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.04% to 56.8% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 15.3 to 15.8 over the past three school years, which may indicate smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, and there are significant achievement gaps among different student subgroups, with Gifted and Talented students underperforming compared to their peers at other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401-4016

(970) 249-2576

District: Montrose County School District Re-1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,226

Students who attend Centennial Middle School usually attend:

High:

Montrose High School

Feeder schools for Centennial Middle School:

Elementary:	Cottonwood Elementary School
	Johnson Elementary School
	Northside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

Hispanic:

37.7%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial Middle School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.37. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), Hispanic (37.7%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Centennial Middle School employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Middle School is $13,226.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centennial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Middle School 271^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Centennial Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Montrose County School District Re-1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose County School District Re-1J 68^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	19.13	287^th	336	14.6%
2005	21.42	277^th	340	18.5%
2006	24.00	283^rd	346	18.2%
2007	27.59	282^nd	360	21.7%
2008	27.31	282^nd	362	22.1%
2009	34.09	269^th	377	28.6%
2010	41.51	259^th	409	36.7%
2011	47.68	243^rd	422	42.4%
2012	46.58	240^th	425	43.5%
2013	43.61	273^rd	454	39.9%
2014	44.22	257^th	461	44.3%
2016	57.63	143^rd	400	64.3%
2017	51.89	177^th	424	58.3%
2018	44.13	218^th	418	47.8%
2019	48.17	221^st	458	51.7%
2021	29.32	266^th	369	27.9%
2022	47.86	210^th	448	53.1%
2023	38.58	264^th	480	45.0%
2024	36.37	271^st	485	44.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	45.06	105^th	222	52.7%
2019	53.88	92^nd	240	61.7%
2022	42.79	99^th	197	49.7%
2023	32.53	161^st	241	33.2%
2024	33.58	162^nd	244	33.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	37.19	193^rd	315	38.7%
2019	37.87	214^th	352	39.2%
2022	52.35	140^th	326	57.1%
2023	37.13	206^th	363	43.3%
2024	34.90	206^th	350	41.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	65.36	33^rd	121	72.7%
2019	74.21	16^th	134	88.1%
2022	75.84	17^th	93	81.7%
2023	35.99	96^th	125	23.2%
2024	47.47	84^th	126	33.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	42.71	165^th	317	47.9%
2019	52.06	143^rd	343	58.3%
2021	26.39	191^st	249	23.3%
2022	34.38	202^nd	328	38.4%
2023	31.57	222^nd	356	37.6%
2024	29.12	240^th	357	32.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	35.93	103^rd	165	37.6%
2019	37.74	130^th	220	40.9%
2022	31.32	112^th	169	33.7%
2023	31.34	131^st	198	33.8%

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Rank History for White students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	50.24	129^th	283	54.4%
2021	28.10	150^th	203	26.1%
2022	41.56	157^th	265	40.8%
2023	27.62	208^th	286	27.3%
2024	27.61	198^th	273	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Centennial Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	372	1	3	56	0	n/a	n/a	432
1989	433	1	8	69	3	n/a	n/a	514
1990	397	3	10	76	18	n/a	n/a	504
1991	435	4	3	75	9	n/a	n/a	526
1992	443	2	7	69	5	n/a	n/a	526
1993	461	3	13	68	4	n/a	n/a	549
1994	535	2	5	81	5	n/a	n/a	628
1995	551	0	7	100	2	n/a	n/a	660
1996	551	0	7	100	2	n/a	n/a	660
1997	569	5	6	120	7	n/a	n/a	707
1998	541	2	1	113	4	n/a	n/a	661
1999	570	5	3	101	0	n/a	n/a	679
2000	536	6	2	91	5	n/a	n/a	640
2001	562	3	1	98	4	n/a	n/a	668
2002	510	3	10	122	7	n/a	n/a	652
2003	510	3	10	122	7	n/a	n/a	652
2004	328	3	5	130	4	n/a	n/a	470
2005	311	3	7	147	1	n/a	n/a	469
2006	316	3	4	145	0	n/a	n/a	468
2007	350	3	5	172	2	n/a	n/a	532
2008	408	6	9	181	2	n/a	n/a	606
2009	452	3	8	211	4	n/a	n/a	678
2010	447	7	7	232	3	n/a	n/a	696
2011	341	2	0	236	8	1	14	602
2012	303	2	0	223	4	0	15	547
2013	282	3	0	233	1	0	18	537
2014	305	4	3	267	0	0	15	594
2015	301	1	4	249	1	1	15	572
2016	299	0	6	260	5	1	14	585
2017	276	3	4	254	5	0	12	554
2018	301	3	6	288	3	0	13	614
2019	304	2	6	278	5	1	13	609
2020	344	3	4	270	6	0	16	643
2021	327	1	3	240	5	0	12	588
2022	335	4	3	221	1	0	14	578
2023	331	6	4	225	2	0	14	582
2024	322	6	3	209	2	2	11	555

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 Centennial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	26.4	16.3	n/a
1989	514	30.0	17.1	19.6
1990	504	30.8	16.3	18.1
1991	526	30.5	17.2	17.5
1992	526	30.7	17.1	23.8
1993	549	31.8	17.3	19.5
1994	628	31.5	19.9	19.4
1995	660	41.0	16.1	18.8
1996	660	41.0	16.1	18.8
1997	707	38.6	18.3	19.7
1998	661	42.3	15.6	20.4
1999	679	40.5	16.8	20
2000	640	41.0	15.6	28.6
2001	668	40.9	16.3	27.7
2002	652	33.7	19.3	29.4
2003	652	33.7	19.3	29.4
2004	470	32.0	14.7	45.3
2005	469	34.5	13.6	50.7
2006	468	33.4	14.0	52.8
2007	532	34.6	15.4	57.7
2008	606	39.0	15.5	55.9
2009	678	42.3	16.0	58
2010	696	42.3	16.4	49.7
2011	602	38.3	15.7	56.3
2012	547	34.0	16.0	60.9
2013	537	34.9	15.3	55.9
2014	594	33.0	18.0	62
2015	572	35.0	16.3	56.6
2016	585	35.0	16.7	56.1
2017	554	36.0	15.3	52.9
2018	614	35.1	17.4	52.9
2019	609	38.9	15.6	61.1
2020	643	37.5	17.1	49.9
2021	588	37.0	15.8	56.8
2022	578	37.7	15.3	51
2023	582	37.0	15.7	51.9
2024	555	33.8	16.3	57.8

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 Centennial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	26.4	16.3	n/a
1989	514	30.0	17.1	19.6
1990	504	30.8	16.3	18.1
1991	526	30.5	17.2	17.5
1992	526	30.7	17.1	23.8
1993	549	31.8	17.3	19.5
1994	628	31.5	19.9	19.4
1995	660	41.0	16.1	18.8
1996	660	41.0	16.1	18.8
1997	707	38.6	18.3	19.7
1998	661	42.3	15.6	20.4
1999	679	40.5	16.8	20
2000	640	41.0	15.6	28.6
2001	668	40.9	16.3	27.7
2002	652	33.7	19.3	29.4
2003	652	33.7	19.3	29.4
2004	470	32.0	14.7	45.3
2005	469	34.5	13.6	50.7
2006	468	33.4	14.0	52.8
2007	532	34.6	15.4	57.7
2008	606	39.0	15.5	55.9
2009	678	42.3	16.0	58
2010	696	42.3	16.4	49.7
2011	602	38.3	15.7	56.3
2012	547	34.0	16.0	60.9
2013	537	34.9	15.3	55.9
2014	594	33.0	18.0	62
2015	572	35.0	16.3	56.6
2016	585	35.0	16.7	56.1
2017	554	36.0	15.3	52.9
2018	614	35.1	17.4	52.9
2019	609	38.9	15.6	61.1
2020	643	37.5	17.1	49.9
2021	588	37.0	15.8	56.8
2022	578	37.7	15.3	51
2023	582	37.0	15.7	51.9
2024	555	33.8	16.3	57.8

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 Centennial Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,271
2020	$11,405
2021	$12,190
2022	$12,373
2023	$13,226

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial 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 221^st of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 264^th of 480 Middle schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Middle School)	51.9	38.6	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	45.1	38.6	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Centennial Middle School)	23.4	27	3.6%
6th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	19.8	23.4	3.6%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Middle School)	56.5	36.8	19.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	48.9	42.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Centennial Middle School)	28.4	21	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Centennial Middle School)	26.8	27.5	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	30.3	26.5	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Middle School)	45.5	40.1	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	52.6	42.7	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Centennial Middle School)	33.5	26.4	7.1%
8th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	33.8	25.3	8.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centennial Middle School)	51.7	38.5	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	41.8	38.3	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Centennial Middle School)	28.4	24.9	3.5%
All Grades Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	26.8	23	3.8%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	582	4.4%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	278	225	19.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	304	331	8.9%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	51.9%	9.2%

Schools Near Centennial Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 South 5th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 249-2576	555	34	16.3	57.8%	322 (58.0%)	6 (1.1%)	209 (37.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	36.4	271^st of 485 public middle schools	44.1%		38.6	264^th of 480 public middle schools	45.0%	7	44.4	44.2	35.9	41.5	27.0	18.9	22.4	22.6	24.2	$13,226
Columbine Middle School	Public	6-8	600 South 12th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 249-2581	508	29	17.7	54.1%	319 (62.8%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (31.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	35	277^th of 485 public middle schools	42.9%		45.6	231^st of 480 public middle schools	51.9%	46	42.1	43.1	41.8	42.3	24.3	19.8	22.5	22.2	17.2	$12,806

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