Central Middle School

18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 739 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1466 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
22%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #1466 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil I Grissom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
739 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Central Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of CCSD 146 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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