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#639 of 1,015 schools in UT

Centennial Middle

Middle School · Provo District · Provo, UT

A Provo District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

305 E 2320 N, Provo, UT 84604

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$11,364
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Centennial Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,486/100K

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

$74,522

Median home value

$520,500

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Provo EschoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–121.4 mi53Compare →
Walden School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–121.7 mi379Compare →
Freedom Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–121.9 mi1,319Compare →
Provo Canyon School-provo CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–81.9 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Provo District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#9 of 20
District spending per student
$11,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial Middle is listed in Provo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial Middle

Centennial Middle is a public middle school in Provo, UT, part of Provo District, serving approximately 1,118 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial Middle

What grades does Centennial Middle serve?

Centennial Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Centennial Middle?

Centennial Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial Middle rank in UT?

Centennial Middle ranks #639 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Centennial Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Centennial Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Centennial Middle a charter school?

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

Is Centennial Middle a Title I school?

No, Centennial Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

34.6% of students at Centennial 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
1,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 84604)
43,749
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
23.6
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84604; 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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