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#486 of 863 schools in MS
Cleveland Central Middle School
Middle School · Cleveland School Dist · Cleveland, MS
A Cleveland School Dist middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 LUCY SEABERY DR, Cleveland, MS 38732
- Math 28% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cleveland Central Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cleveland 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$44,239
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cleveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cleveland Central Middle School is listed in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cleveland Central Middle School
Cleveland Central Middle School is a public middle school in Cleveland, MS, part of Cleveland School Dist, serving approximately 408 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cleveland Central Middle School
What grades does Cleveland Central Middle School serve?
Cleveland Central Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Cleveland Central Middle School?
Cleveland Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland 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 Cleveland Central Middle School rank in MS?
Cleveland Central Middle School ranks #486 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Cleveland Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cleveland Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cleveland Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland Central Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Cleveland Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Cleveland Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cleveland Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cleveland Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleveland Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Cleveland 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (662) 843-2338
- Area population (ZIP 38732)
- 16,735
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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