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#188 of 990 schools in CT

Top 19% in state

Central Middle School

Middle School · Greenwich School District · Greenwich, CT

A Greenwich School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

9 Indian Rock Ln., Greenwich, CT 06830

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$31,488
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Central Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated877/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$146,841

Median home value

$1,685,700

Median rent

$2,296/mo

College educated

69%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Greenwich Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.5 mi1,254Compare →
Greenwich AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.2 mi792Compare →
Brunswick SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.4 mi1,003Compare →
Eastern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.46–81.5 mi793Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenwich School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#12 of 15
District spending per student
$31,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Middle School is listed in Greenwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Middle School

Central Middle School is a public middle school in Greenwich, CT, part of Greenwich School District, serving approximately 503 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Middle School

What grades does Central Middle School serve?

Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Central Middle School?

Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Middle School rank in CT?

Central Middle School ranks #188 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Central Middle School a charter school?

No, Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Middle School a Title I school?

No, Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Middle School?

20.5% of students at Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 06830)
24,919
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
43.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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