Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle is a public middle school located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,020 students. The school is part of the White Bear Lake School District, which is ranked 231 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking between 53 and 140 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on MCA-III assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in reading where 6th-grade students scored 67.45% proficient or better, well above the state average of 54.54%. Central Middle also has a relatively diverse student population, with 77.94% White, 6.96% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 3.73% African American students, compared to the nearby Sunrise Park Middle School which has a higher percentage of minority students.

While Central Middle outperforms the nearby Sunrise Park Middle School in both academic achievement and racial diversity, the Mahtomedi Middle School, which is part of a higher-performing district, outperforms Central Middle across all academic measures. This suggests that district-level factors may play a significant role in a school's performance. Additionally, Central Middle's weaker performance for certain subgroups, such as male students and low-socioeconomic status students, indicates that there may be room for improvement in addressing the needs of these populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4857 Bloom Ave
       White Bear Lake, MN  55110-2731


(651) 653-2888

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,158 Help


Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:    White Bear South Campus Senior

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:    Birch Lake Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    Oneka Elementary School
    Otter Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,020

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Middle ranks better than 74.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the White Bear Lake School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the White Bear Lake School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle is 16.5. 2 middle schools in the White Bear Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $11,158, which is the 2nd highest among 3 middle schools in the White Bear Lake School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 140th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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White Bear Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bear Lake School District 231st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.48 51st 387 86.8%
2005 73.05 104th 396 73.7%
2006 65.49 143rd 406 64.8%
2007 66.63 128th 403 68.2%
2008 70.55 106th 409 74.1%
2010 69.51 122nd 454 73.1%
2011 66.42 136th 478 71.5%
2012 71.79 118th 469 74.8%
2013 81.88 55th 488 88.7%
2014 82.61 53rd 490 89.2%
2015 77.75 82nd 516 84.1%
2016 75.84 87th 508 82.9%
2017 77.30 93rd 523 82.2%
2018 80.58 64th 518 87.6%
2019 78.12 81st 533 84.8%
2021 71.11 119th 521 77.2%
2022 73.38 107th 520 79.4%
2023 77.92 87th 529 83.6%
2024 70.30 140th 545 74.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 51st 114 55.3%
2019 65.91 40th 120 66.7%
2021 58.93 36th 97 62.9%
2022 48.82 68th 131 48.1%
2023 63.89 33rd 107 69.2%
2024 63.17 37th 116 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 51st 253 79.8%
2019 68.98 59th 282 79.1%
2021 74.90 29th 260 88.8%
2022 59.03 94th 288 67.4%
2023 66.23 69th 298 76.8%
2024 58.43 103rd 307 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 101st 401 74.8%
2019 64.41 125th 415 69.9%
2021 62.62 102nd 399 74.4%
2022 58.12 142nd 404 64.9%
2023 59.38 148th 459 67.8%
2024 45.13 252nd 473 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 55th 436 87.4%
2019 77.16 77th 439 82.5%
2021 70.14 97th 443 78.1%
2022 73.26 86th 467 81.6%
2023 82.25 49th 455 89.2%
2024 73.24 99th 474 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 67th 438 84.7%
2019 73.10 109th 454 76.0%
2021 64.97 133rd 437 69.6%
2022 67.00 134th 476 71.8%
2023 67.45 122nd 464 73.7%
2024 61.54 159th 479 66.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.76 45th 108 58.3%
2019 56.33 48th 112 57.1%
2021 37.18 51st 87 41.4%
2022 49.79 47th 110 57.3%
2023 60.82 44th 116 62.1%
2024 53.84 45th 111 59.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.57 36th 148 75.7%
2021 69.96 26th 141 81.6%
2022 70.63 26th 162 84.0%
2023 81.70 19th 164 88.4%
2024 40.07 109th 179 39.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.95 28th 163 82.8%
2019 78.47 21st 171 87.7%
2021 64.48 39th 156 75.0%
2022 69.78 40th 188 78.7%
2023 67.93 32nd 178 82.0%
2024 57.16 61st 186 67.2%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.29 75th 428 82.5%
2019 69.41 100th 428 76.6%
2021 59.79 141st 422 66.6%
2022 63.40 133rd 438 69.6%
2023 67.62 106th 436 75.7%
2024 60.57 150th 440 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1062 6 22 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1102
1989 1058 9 28 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1115
1990 1111 9 32 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1168
1991 1191 5 31 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1253
1992 1253 10 34 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1321
1993 1377 16 24 15 10 n/a n/a 0 1442
1994 1251 9 29 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1306
1995 1133 4 35 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1185
1996 1133 4 35 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1185
1997 1112 6 34 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1169
1998 1117 8 34 18 6 n/a n/a 0 1183
1999 1110 8 35 13 9 n/a n/a 0 1175
2000 1108 13 34 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1178
2001 1042 14 36 17 8 n/a n/a 0 1117
2002 1028 16 41 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1105
2003 1028 16 41 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1105
2004 993 15 39 17 6 n/a n/a 0 1070
2005 946 21 35 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1019
2006 921 25 62 18 4 n/a n/a 0 1030
2007 944 27 64 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1064
2008 894 23 77 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1025
2009 811 23 69 26 3 n/a n/a 0 932
2010 856 29 74 34 5 n/a n/a 0 998
2011 837 30 53 33 5 1 12 0 971
2012 810 23 42 32 2 0 26 0 935
2013 807 28 35 29 5 1 31 0 936
2014 874 22 36 37 4 1 33 0 1007
2015 891 28 31 45 6 0 31 0 1032
2016 861 23 32 46 5 1 31 0 999
2017 791 26 32 43 7 0 40 0 939
2018 851 34 41 64 4 2 64 0 1060
2019 911 39 45 76 4 2 64 0 1141
2020 938 45 49 75 6 1 65 0 1179
2021 909 45 56 79 3 0 75 0 1167
2022 866 42 55 77 4 0 62 0 1106
2023 795 38 51 71 3 0 62 0 1020

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1102 60.0 18.3 5.4
1989 1115 58.5 19.0 5.4
1990 1168 61.3 19.0 5.8
1991 1253 54.3 23.0 7
1992 1321 75.4 17.5 7.8
1993 1442 86.1 16.7 8.7
1994 1306 79.3 16.5 8.3
1995 1185 59.0 20.1 6.4
1996 1185 59.0 20.1 6.4
1997 1169 61.7 18.9 6.4
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 7.2
1999 1175 78.8 14.9 6
2000 1178 71.6 16.5 12.6
2001 1117 65.2 17.1 12.4
2002 1105 54.6 20.2 12.1
2003 1105 54.6 20.2 12.1
2004 1070 50.7 21.1 12.6
2005 1019 54.6 18.7 13.4
2006 1030 51.6 20.0 18.7
2007 1064 52.5 20.3 18.1
2008 1025 49.6 20.7 19.7
2009 932 50.8 18.3 20.3
2010 998 47.7 20.9 23.3
2011 971 49.8 19.4 23.5
2012 935 51.5 18.1 20.5
2013 936 50.7 18.4 23.2
2014 1007 51.8 19.4 22
2015 1032 54.0 19.1 19.8
2016 999 50.0 19.9 21.1
2017 939 49.0 19.1 18.8
2018 1060 51.2 20.6 24.2
2019 1141 54.4 20.9 20.9
2020 1179 58.4 20.1 20.4
2021 1167 62.5 18.6 23
2022 1106 63.5 17.4 16.4
2023 1020 61.4 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1102 60.0 18.3 5.4
1989 1115 58.5 19.0 5.4
1990 1168 61.3 19.0 5.8
1991 1253 54.3 23.0 7
1992 1321 75.4 17.5 7.8
1993 1442 86.1 16.7 8.7
1994 1306 79.3 16.5 8.3
1995 1185 59.0 20.1 6.4
1996 1185 59.0 20.1 6.4
1997 1169 61.7 18.9 6.4
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 7.2
1999 1175 78.8 14.9 6
2000 1178 71.6 16.5 12.6
2001 1117 65.2 17.1 12.4
2002 1105 54.6 20.2 12.1
2003 1105 54.6 20.2 12.1
2004 1070 50.7 21.1 12.6
2005 1019 54.6 18.7 13.4
2006 1030 51.6 20.0 18.7
2007 1064 52.5 20.3 18.1
2008 1025 49.6 20.7 19.7
2009 932 50.8 18.3 20.3
2010 998 47.7 20.9 23.3
2011 971 49.8 19.4 23.5
2012 935 51.5 18.1 20.5
2013 936 50.7 18.4 23.2
2014 1007 51.8 19.4 22
2015 1032 54.0 19.1 19.8
2016 999 50.0 19.9 21.1
2017 939 49.0 19.1 18.8
2018 1060 51.2 20.6 24.2
2019 1141 54.4 20.9 20.9
2020 1179 58.4 20.1 20.4
2021 1167 62.5 18.6 23
2022 1106 63.5 17.4 16.4
2023 1020 61.4 16.5 24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,158

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 87th of 529 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Central Middle)61.451
 10.4%
   6th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)56.841
 15.8%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Central Middle)8162.8
 18.3%
   6th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)68.158
 10.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Central Middle)61.553.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)57.146
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Central Middle)65.549.7
 15.8%
   7th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)6046.3
 13.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Central Middle)64.450.5
 14%
   8th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)6550.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Central Middle)61.351.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)60.448
 12.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)45.832.6
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (White Bear Lake School District)47.633
 14.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11411020
 10.6%
African American3938
 2.6%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian4551
 13.3%
Hispanic7671
 6.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White911795
 12.7%
Two or More Races6462
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%24.3%
 3.5%


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Central Middle ranks 140th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Middle are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

Students who attend Central Middle usually go on to attend White Bear South Campus Senior

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,020 students attended Central Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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