Very Good
#673 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 37% in state
Center Grove Middle School Central
Middle School · Center Grove Community School Corp · Greenwood, IN
A Center Grove Community School Corp middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4900 Stones Crossing, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Math 62% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Grove Middle School Central score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Grove Middle School Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), 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
$89,401
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| Suburban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center Grove Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Grove Middle School Central is listed in Center Grove Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Grove Middle School Central
Center Grove Middle School Central is a public middle school in Greenwood, IN, part of Center Grove Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,264 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Grove Middle School Central
What grades does Center Grove Middle School Central serve?
Center Grove Middle School Central serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Center Grove Middle School Central?
Center Grove Middle School Central has an enrollment of approximately 1,264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School Central is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Grove Middle School Central rank in IN?
Center Grove Middle School Central ranks #673 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Center Grove Middle School Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Grove Middle School Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Center Grove Middle School Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Grove Middle School Central has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Grove Middle School Central a charter school?
No, Center Grove Middle School Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Grove Middle School Central a Title I school?
No, Center Grove Middle School Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Grove Middle School Central?
19.3% of students at Center Grove Middle School Central 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
- 1,264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (317) 882-9391
- Area population (ZIP 46143)
- 58,238
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46143; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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