Centennial Middle School

2205 Norwood Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Centennial Middle School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#636 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Centennial Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centennial Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #636 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
619 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Centennial Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centennial Middle School offer ?
Centennial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Centennial Middle School part of?
Centennial Middle School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Centennial Middle School located?
Centennial Middle School is located in the Rural North Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Rural North Boulder.

School Reviews

5   3/10/2018
really good school
- Posted by Parent - Frnk
5   9/9/2017
All of my kids loved it. All three of them recived a wonderful education and had some of the best years of their life.
- Posted by Parent - Hannah smith
2   5/11/2009
The staff don't seem to care for students, and if at all, favorite some. Students aren't supervised well, making it easier for them to harass others.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - darli

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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