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#462 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 23% in state

Century Middle School

Middle School · Lakeville Area Schools · Lakeville, MN

A Lakeville Area Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

18610 IPAVA AVE, Lakeville, MN 55044

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$14,882
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Century Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Century 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average649/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeville), 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

$140,612

Median home value

$464,500

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55044; 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
Kenwood Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–81.1 mi788Compare →
Lakeville Online Academy-middleEnrollment path unverified3.66–81.7 mi51Compare →
Mcguire MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–82.7 mi861Compare →
Valley Middle School of StemEnrollment path unverified6.06–83.3 mi1,060Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lakeville Area Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#3 of 18
District spending per student
$14,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Century Middle School is listed in Lakeville Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Century Middle School

Century Middle School is a public middle school in Lakeville, MN, part of Lakeville Area Schools, serving approximately 959 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Century Middle School

What grades does Century Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Century Middle School?

Century Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Century Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century Middle School rank in MN?

Century Middle School ranks #462 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Century Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Century Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Century Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Century Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Century Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

13.9% of students at Century 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
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 55044)
63,280
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
37.3
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 55044; 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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