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Central Middle
Middle School · Central Public School District · Norwood Young America, MN
A middle school in Norwood Young America, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 247 531 MORSE ST, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,719
Median home value
$289,400
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Middle is listed in CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle school in Norwood Young America, MN, part of Central Public School District, serving approximately 209 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Middle
What grades does Central Middle serve?
Central Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Middle rank in MN?
Central Middle ranks #1,106 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Central Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Middle a charter school?
No, Central Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Middle a Title I school?
No, Central Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Middle?
23.4% of students at Central Middle 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
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (952) 467-7000
- Area population (ZIP 55368)
- 1,856
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 55368; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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