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#881 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Central Middle
Middle School · Central R-iii · Park Hills, MO
A Central R-iii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
801 COLUMBIA, Park Hills, MO 63601
- Math 39% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Middle 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Hills), 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
$56,798
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Intermediate Sch.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–6 | 2.2 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| North Co. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 362 | 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.
Central R-iii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Middle is listed in CENTRAL R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle school in Park Hills, MO, part of Central R-iii, serving approximately 423 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle 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 rank in MO?
Central Middle ranks #881 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
53.7% 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (573) 431-2616
- Area population (ZIP 63601)
- 16,434
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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