Serving 1,213 students in grades 6-8, Center Grove Middle School Central ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Grove Middle School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Grove Middle School Central's student population of 1,213 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center Grove Middle School Central ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Grove Middle School Central is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
79%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Grove Middle School Central's ranking?
Center Grove Middle School Central is ranked #159 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Center Grove Middle School Central often compared to?
Center Grove Middle School Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Center Grove Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Center Grove Middle School Central?
1,213 students attend Center Grove Middle School Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Center Grove Middle School Central students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Grove Middle School Central?
Center Grove Middle School Central has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Grove Middle School Central offer ?
Center Grove Middle School Central offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Center Grove Middle School Central part of?
Center Grove Middle School Central is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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