Central Middle School vs. Sunrise Park Middle School
Should you attend Central Middle School or Sunrise Park Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,020 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 743 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,020 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#952 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
309
242
Grade 7 Students
362
244
Grade 8 Students
349
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
78%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
