Excellent
#85 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 7% in state
Central Middle School
Middle School · Ascension Parish · Gonzales, LA
An Ascension Parish middle school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14101 Roddy Road, Gonzales, LA 70737
- Math 53% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Middle School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gonzales), 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
$80,758
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70737; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvez Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Prairieville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Gonzales Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| St. Amant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 543 | 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.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #15 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Middle School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle school in Gonzales, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 13.6:1. 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 LA?
Central Middle School ranks #85 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
46.2% 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
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (225) 391-6400
- Area population (ZIP 70737)
- 47,971
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70737; 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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