Central Middle School

Central Middle School serves 1,891 students in grades 6-8 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, making it one of the larger middle schools in the state. With 115 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners. Academically, Central Middle School demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #524 out of 2,027 Minnesota schools, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

The school's academic score of 8.1 out of 10 reflects strong overall achievement, with 65% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. In mathematics, 52% of students achieve proficiency or above, indicating room for continued growth in this subject area. The school draws from a well-educated community in the 55344 ZIP code, where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $90,861.

The neighborhood maintains a median home value of $341,900, with a poverty rate of 12.8% among its 14,759 residents. Central Middle School operates in Eden Prairie's small city environment, benefiting from the suburban community's strong educational values and resources.