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Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public magnet middle school located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 444 students. The school is part of the East Grand Forks Public Schools district, which is ranked 201 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Minnesota, ranking 102 out of 545 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly above the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 8th-grade math and reading. Central Middle School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students.

The school has maintained a stable and relatively diverse student population over the past three years, with a racial makeup that has remained consistent. This suggests that Central Middle School has been able to foster an inclusive and enriching learning environment for its students. While the data provided does not include information about nearby schools for comparison, the school's consistent academic performance and support for diverse student populations are notable strengths that set it apart.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1827 Bygland Rd SE
       East Grand Forks, MN  56721-0151

(218) 773-1141

District: East Grand Forks Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,160 Help


Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:    East Grand Forks Senior High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:    New Heights Elementary
    South Point Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Hispanic:
11.4%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Compare Details Central Middle ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (11.4%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $10,160.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 102nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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East Grand Forks Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Grand Forks Public Schools 201st of 463 Minnesota 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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.67 290th 387 25.1%
2005 39.97 298th 396 24.7%
2006 38.94 309th 406 23.9%
2007 39.99 292nd 403 27.5%
2008 47.85 256th 409 37.4%
2009 55.09 123rd 230 46.5%
2010 54.06 236th 454 48.0%
2011 41.82 323rd 478 32.4%
2012 52.86 256th 469 45.4%
2013 52.51 242nd 488 50.4%
2014 49.33 269th 490 45.1%
2015 59.69 207th 516 59.9%
2016 58.97 206th 508 59.4%
2017 56.68 241st 523 53.9%
2018 60.40 212th 518 59.1%
2019 69.94 140th 533 73.7%
2021 61.65 179th 521 65.6%
2022 74.63 93rd 520 82.1%
2023 81.24 69th 529 87.0%
2024 75.40 102nd 545 81.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 107th 109 1.8%
2019 58.85 30th 120 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.76 68th 253 73.1%
2019 54.44 122nd 282 56.7%
2021 52.78 101st 260 61.2%
2022 78.23 32nd 288 88.9%
2023 57.87 101st 298 66.1%
2024 68.87 65th 307 78.8%
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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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.57 272nd 401 32.2%
2019 58.41 156th 415 62.4%
2021 55.44 149th 399 62.7%
2022 67.06 96th 404 76.2%
2023 78.80 48th 459 89.5%
2024 70.20 102nd 473 78.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 203rd 436 53.4%
2019 65.53 139th 439 68.3%
2021 59.27 155th 443 65.0%
2022 75.19 78th 467 83.3%
2023 80.84 56th 455 87.7%
2024 70.11 114th 474 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.99 200th 438 54.3%
2019 68.72 129th 454 71.6%
2021 57.06 176th 437 59.7%
2022 68.01 126th 476 73.5%
2023 75.14 85th 464 81.7%
2024 74.96 85th 479 82.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 115th 137 16.1%
2019 51.14 69th 148 53.4%
2021 52.87 59th 141 58.2%
2022 67.03 37th 162 77.2%
2023 72.67 30th 164 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.28 71st 163 56.4%
2019 58.88 52nd 171 69.6%
2021 42.88 84th 156 46.2%
2022 54.64 71st 188 62.2%
2023 62.13 46th 178 74.2%
2024 71.23 34th 186 81.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.12 189th 428 55.8%
2019 65.89 128th 428 70.1%
2021 58.83 144th 422 65.9%
2022 69.29 96th 438 78.1%
2023 77.28 60th 436 86.2%
2024 67.23 106th 440 75.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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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 345 1 4 30 11 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 348 1 1 40 4 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 354 3 1 54 4 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 374 4 1 72 10 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 396 3 2 66 16 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 435 4 1 62 12 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 557 0 1 0 12 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 449 2 4 64 33 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 449 2 4 64 33 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 473 1 6 58 26 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 417 3 7 35 22 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 406 0 5 54 10 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 382 0 2 50 11 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 382 0 2 48 12 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 378 4 2 54 10 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 378 4 2 54 10 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 359 4 2 50 10 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 345 2 3 51 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 355 3 2 39 7 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 346 7 4 39 11 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 355 6 4 33 13 n/a n/a 0 411
2009 334 4 4 47 14 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 360 5 1 49 11 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 341 6 0 38 6 1 0 0 392
2012 335 7 0 36 7 0 0 0 385
2013 336 10 0 35 3 0 3 0 387
2014 324 15 0 38 6 0 5 0 388
2015 333 19 2 44 8 0 3 0 409
2016 334 25 4 46 6 0 6 0 421
2017 302 28 1 41 0 0 27 0 399
2018 300 43 1 39 2 0 22 0 407
2019 304 40 1 46 2 0 20 0 413
2020 323 49 1 44 5 0 16 0 438
2021 337 49 2 60 6 0 17 0 471
2022 372 42 2 49 4 0 15 0 484
2023 337 35 1 47 6 0 18 0 444
2024 335 27 0 50 5 0 21 0 438

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 391 29.1 13.4 23
1989 394 25.7 15.3 28.7
1990 416 28.8 14.4 35.1
1991 461 28.2 16.3 31.7
1992 483 35.1 13.7 34
1993 514 33.1 15.5 30.5
1994 570 33.9 16.8 23.2
1995 552 0.0 0.0 26.8
1996 552 0.0 0.0 26.8
1997 564 38.9 14.5 25
1998 484 n/a 0.0 21.9
1999 475 41.9 11.3 24.8
2000 445 32.5 13.7 30.1
2001 444 29.6 15.0 32.9
2002 448 30.6 14.6 32.6
2003 448 30.6 14.6 32.6
2004 425 33.0 12.9 32
2005 408 27.1 15.1 31.6
2006 406 25.2 16.1 35
2007 407 23.3 17.5 32.7
2008 411 23.0 17.9 29
2009 403 23.8 16.9 30.8
2010 426 23.7 17.9 31.7
2011 392 23.0 17.0 29.3
2012 385 22.1 17.3 30.6
2013 387 21.8 17.7 32.6
2014 388 24.0 16.1 31.2
2015 409 24.0 17.0 32.3
2016 421 24.0 17.5 33.7
2017 399 24.0 16.5 32.3
2018 407 23.3 17.4 32.4
2019 413 23.9 17.2 31.5
2020 438 n/a n/a 34.9
2021 471 16.9 27.7 33.1
2022 484 11.8 40.8 30.8
2023 444 16.0 27.6 36.5
2024 438 26.1 16.7 36.5

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 391 29.1 13.4 23
1989 394 25.7 15.3 28.7
1990 416 28.8 14.4 35.1
1991 461 28.2 16.3 31.7
1992 483 35.1 13.7 34
1993 514 33.1 15.5 30.5
1994 570 33.9 16.8 23.2
1995 552 0.0 0.0 26.8
1996 552 0.0 0.0 26.8
1997 564 38.9 14.5 25
1998 484 n/a 0.0 21.9
1999 475 41.9 11.3 24.8
2000 445 32.5 13.7 30.1
2001 444 29.6 15.0 32.9
2002 448 30.6 14.6 32.6
2003 448 30.6 14.6 32.6
2004 425 33.0 12.9 32
2005 408 27.1 15.1 31.6
2006 406 25.2 16.1 35
2007 407 23.3 17.5 32.7
2008 411 23.0 17.9 29
2009 403 23.8 16.9 30.8
2010 426 23.7 17.9 31.7
2011 392 23.0 17.0 29.3
2012 385 22.1 17.3 30.6
2013 387 21.8 17.7 32.6
2014 388 24.0 16.1 31.2
2015 409 24.0 17.0 32.3
2016 421 24.0 17.5 33.7
2017 399 24.0 16.5 32.3
2018 407 23.3 17.4 32.4
2019 413 23.9 17.2 31.5
2020 438 n/a n/a 34.9
2021 471 16.9 27.7 33.1
2022 484 11.8 40.8 30.8
2023 444 16.0 27.6 36.5
2024 438 26.1 16.7 36.5

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 69th of 529 Middle schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Middle)5348.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Math (East Grand Forks Public Schools)5348.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Central Middle)61.966.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (East Grand Forks Public Schools)61.966.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Middle)60.656.5
 4.1%
   7th Grade Math (East Grand Forks Public Schools)60.656.5
 4.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Central Middle)60.650
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (East Grand Forks Public Schools)60.650
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Central Middle)61.950.9
 11%
   8th Grade Math (East Grand Forks Public Schools)61.950.9
 11%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Central Middle)67.256
 11.2%
   8th Grade Reading (East Grand Forks Public Schools)67.256
 11.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)43.636.1
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (East Grand Forks Public Schools)43.636.1
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students413444
 7.5%
African American4035
 12.5%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian11
Hispanic4647
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White304337
 10.9%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%36.5%
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Students who attend Central Middle usually go on to attend East Grand Forks Senior High

Students at Central Middle are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 438 students attended Central Middle.

Central Middle ranks 102nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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