Serving 562 students in grades 6-8, Centennial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Middle School's student population of 562 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Middle School's ranking?
Centennial Middle School is ranked #1632 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Centennial Middle School often compared to?
Centennial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
562 students attend Centennial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Centennial Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Washington state average of 16:1.
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 West Valley School District (Spokane).
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