Summary:
The 55344 zip code area is home to a single high-performing middle school, Central Middle School. This school consistently ranks among the top 11-13% of middle schools in Minnesota, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. Central Middle School's students outperform both the Eden Prairie Public School District and the statewide averages in Math and Reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments.
Central Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63% of its students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 49.59%. In Math, 50.6% of Central Middle School students were proficient or better, exceeding the statewide average of 45.21%. The school's performance consistently places it among the top-ranked middle schools in Minnesota.
Demographic factors at Central Middle School, such as a lower-than-average free/reduced lunch rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4, suggest the school serves a more affluent student population. While these factors may contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes, the data indicates that Central Middle School is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students, regardless of their background.
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