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Central Middle School

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Central Middle School ranks 516 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

516^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Central Middle School in West Melbourne, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,059 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Brevard district, with over 53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s state ranking has been inconsistent, currently at the 58th percentile, but it shows a notable upward trend after a recent low point, with improvements in nearly every subject compared to the previous year.

The most striking feature of Central Middle School is its "barbell" performance in math: students in advanced courses like Algebra 1 and Geometry excel, with 81% and 92% proficiency respectively—far outpacing district averages—while grade-level math scores are a major concern, especially in 7th grade where only 34% are proficient (compared to 49% district and 53% state). This suggests resources may be concentrated on advanced tracks, leaving general math instruction under-supported. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism (21.1%) and has the lowest spending per student ($10,562) among nearby schools, which could impact class sizes and support staff. However, there are bright spots in science (54% proficiency, above state average) and English Language Arts (64% in 7th grade, at or above state averages).

Compared to nearby schools, Central Middle School presents a mixed picture. It significantly outperforms its demographically similar neighbor, Stone Magnet Middle School (31st percentile), in nearly every subject, particularly in advanced math and 8th-grade math (67% vs. 37%). However, it lags behind the higher-performing Delaura Middle School (91st percentile), which has lower poverty rates and chronic absenteeism, and outperforms Central in all test categories. Overall, Central Middle School is a large, resource-constrained school on an upward trajectory, with strengths in accelerating top math students and solid ELA and science scores, but it must address chronic absenteeism and grade-level math instruction to become consistently high-performing.

1,059

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,562

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 Wingate Blvd
West Melbourne, FL 32904

(321) 722-4150

District: Brevard

Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Heritage High School

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
	Discovery Elementary School
	Jupiter Elementary School
	Lockmar Elementary School
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	Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
	Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
	Roy Allen Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

Hispanic:

19.8%

African American:

14.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg62%

Florida avg61%

516^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 12Middle Schools in the Brevard

24^th of 70Brevard among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	516 of 1216	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.6	553 of 1205	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	636 of 1196	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.1	661 of 1177	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.0	501 of 1148	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	579 of 1136	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.9	503 of 1099	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	432 of 1035	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.6	428 of 1031	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.5	414 of 997	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.9	345 of 999	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.4	383 of 956	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.5	295 of 897	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.1	310 of 891	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.4	285 of 839	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.4	233 of 780	70.1%	★★★★☆
2008	68.4	232 of 740	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.5	206 of 736	72.0%	★★★★☆
2006	78.5	122 of 675	81.9%	★★★★☆
2005	82.8	85 of 602	85.9%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	94 of 593	84.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry92%+36 vs state

Algebra 181%+18 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Math58%~ state avg

Science54%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, April 22, 2019

As a student here, I HATE IT. Teachers will often bully students and will not even teach the material, instead relying on some outside source like Algebra Nation videos to teach them. Furthermore, lunches are disappointing and are similar to the portions at which they serve to KINDERGARTENERS. You would think food served at a middle school would at least make an effort to be more filling and attractive to us but what should really be expected from food served at a school. Bullying is also an issue as kids being picked on constantly happens in front of teachers without reprecussions. If a student is to fight back when punched, this insanely stupid zero tolerance policy pinches the kid who got hit just as bad. Overall hate my experience here and can't wait to be out of it. Maybe high school will actually be a good experience for me. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Central Middle School, is the WORST school, my son has attended.

The staff is INADEQUATE! Support is INADEQUATE!
The atmosphere of Central Middle School, is that of total CHAOS!

Also, don't waste your time, calling the Brevard County School Board for support either. The response I got, was that of friends, sitting around a card table, sipping tea and chatting it up. There was NO URGENCY and lacked PROFESSIONALISM!

Removing my son, from Central Middle School, was the best decision I ever made!

PS...If I were able to give Central, a lower rating then the "one star", I sure would have! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	2600 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-4150	1,059	63	16.8	53.1%	571 (53.9%)	155 (14.6%)	210 (19.8%)	36 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	83 (7.8%)	56.9	516^th of 1216 public middle schools	57.6%		52.6	553^rd of 1205 public middle schools	54.1%	37	64.0	60.0	34.0	67.0	54.0	81.0	92.0		74.0	$10,562	$551	$10,011
Stone Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	1101 E University Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	Yes	(321) 723-0741	557	31	17.9	59.4%	224 (40.2%)	173 (31.1%)	98 (17.6%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.3%)	35.1	845^th of 1216 public middle schools	30.5%		34.4	825^th of 1205 public middle schools	31.5%	20	54.0	52.0	25.0	37.0	48.0	63.0	57.0		66.0	$12,950	$1,390	$11,560
Southwest Middle School	Public	7-8	451 Eldron Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 952-5800	997	52	19.1	53.9%	420 (42.1%)	279 (28.0%)	195 (19.6%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (9.0%)	34.3	853^rd of 1216 public middle schools	29.9%		36.1	802^nd of 1205 public middle schools	33.4%	51	56.0	45.0	43.0	51.0	37.0	87.0	96.0		66.0	$10,670	$562	$10,108
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School	Public	7-8	2155 Croton Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6430	580	34	17.0	49.5%	298 (51.4%)	83 (14.3%)	130 (22.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.8%)	46.9	670^th of 1216 public middle schools	44.9%		42.9	704^th of 1205 public middle schools	41.6%	34	64.0	54.0	25.0	58.0	44.0	84.0	90.0		68.0	$12,624	$1,379	$11,247
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 Hawk Haven Dr	Indialantic	32903	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 727-1611	473	29	16.3	30.9%	363 (76.7%)	22 (4.7%)	59 (12.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	73.7	289^th of 1216 public middle schools	76.2%		80.3	206^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.9%	83	78.0	75.0	43.0	54.0	69.0	80.0	97.0		86.0	$11,960	$616	$11,343
Delaura Middle School	Public	7-8	300 Jackson Ave	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-7581	548	31	17.6	19.5%	431 (78.6%)	10 (1.8%)	53 (9.7%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.3%)	86.7	111^th of 1216 public middle schools	90.9%		87.4	113^th of 1205 public middle schools	90.6%	2	80.0	81.0	63.0	83.0	77.0	89.0	98.0		86.0	$11,020	$527	$10,493
Viera Middle School	Public	7-8	2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 633-1000	741	36	20.5	20.8%	508 (68.6%)	46 (6.2%)	91 (12.3%)	31 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	58 (7.8%)	83	153^rd of 1216 public middle schools	87.4%					(n/a)	77.0	77.0	54.0	88.0	71.0	88.0	99.0	100.0	85.0	$8,899	$490	$8,409
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	7-8	2100 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-3500	447	27	16.5	49.7%	216 (48.3%)	96 (21.5%)	91 (20.4%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.8%)	66.3	374^th of 1216 public middle schools	69.2%		63.1	417^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.4%	43	73.0	65.0	43.0	69.0	59.0	78.0	91.0	95.0	89.0	$13,016	$854	$12,161
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	7-8	1275 S Courtenay Pkwy	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 453-5154	481	27	17.9	47.0%	314 (65.3%)	32 (6.7%)	74 (15.4%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	45 (9.4%)	75	268^th of 1216 public middle schools	78.0%		73.4	288^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.1%	20	71.0	75.0	35.0	78.0	67.0	85.0	78.0	100.0	81.0	$12,212	$712	$11,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle School

What district is Central Middle School in?

Brevard

How many students attend Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,059 students attended Central Middle School.

Is Central Middle School a good school?

Central Middle School ranks 516^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle School?

Students at Central Middle School are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central Middle School usually go on to attend Heritage High School

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