Central Middle

Summary:

Central Middle is a public middle school located in Galveston, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 879 students. The school is part of the Galveston Independent School District, which is ranked 564 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Middle has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (48.58%) and African American (24.35%) students compared to district and state averages, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is consistently below the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.93% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 33.33% for the district and 52.08% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students performing relatively well, but African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students consistently performing poorly, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools.

Central Middle has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.8% to 4.7%, which are higher than the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Weis, which has a similar student demographic profile but higher academic achievement and lower dropout rates, Central Middle generally performs worse. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the relatively high spending per student at Central Middle suggest that factors such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3014 Sealy Ave
       Galveston, TX  77550-4296


(409) 761-6200

District: Galveston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1974th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  879

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
African American:
24.3%
White:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Compare Details Central Middle ranks worse than 83.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.92. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Galveston Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Central Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), African American (24.3%), White (23%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% 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 13.9, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Galveston Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle is $12,568, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Galveston Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle 1974th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Galveston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Galveston Independent School District (Isd) 564th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.71 996th 1573 36.7%
2005 29.02 1255th 1582 20.7%
2006 26.50 1297th 1585 18.2%
2007 18.33 1517th 1684 9.9%
2008 29.07 1445th 1718 15.9%
2009 23.51 1566th 1763 11.2%
2011 21.25 1729th 1895 8.8%
2012 9.21 1852nd 1951 5.1%
2013 5.69 1905th 1973 3.4%
2014 5.10 1935th 1987 2.6%
2015 4.68 1968th 2043 3.7%
2016 2.30 1960th 1987 1.4%
2017 10.87 1934th 2027 4.6%
2018 24.78 1694th 2080 18.6%
2019 32.42 1521st 2193 30.6%
2021 20.50 1867th 2252 17.1%
2022 17.70 1983rd 2254 12.0%
2023 25.17 1834th 2330 21.3%
2024 21.92 1974th 2361 16.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.74 464th 817 43.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 756th 1376 45.1%
2019 43.49 725th 1445 49.8%
2021 44.69 767th 1592 51.8%
2022 31.26 1218th 1643 25.9%
2023 24.80 1440th 1720 16.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 1291st 1597 19.2%
2019 45.42 733rd 1626 54.9%
2021 43.74 800th 1712 53.3%
2022 48.22 702nd 1757 60.0%
2023 35.24 1198th 1815 34.0%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.31 1502nd 2039 26.3%
2019 45.61 1095th 2073 47.2%
2021 30.11 1634th 2172 24.8%
2022 21.03 1948th 2220 12.3%
2023 20.61 1988th 2251 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.32 1584th 2008 21.1%
2019 33.89 1439th 2047 29.7%
2021 22.24 1778th 2151 17.3%
2022 14.88 2046th 2221 7.9%
2023 21.70 1884th 2241 15.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.08 848th 1481 42.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.30 578th 2008 71.2%
2019 61.90 504th 2058 75.5%
2021 41.59 1146th 2118 45.9%
2022 25.36 1849th 2182 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 1710th 2030 15.8%
2019 32.46 1450th 2069 29.9%
2021 21.14 1813th 2168 16.4%
2022 21.42 1894th 2228 15.0%
2023 28.34 1697th 2245 24.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.71 105th 616 83.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 739th 1167 36.7%
2019 41.44 646th 1193 45.9%
2021 37.14 764th 1213 37.0%
2022 26.15 1029th 1251 17.7%
2023 21.24 1108th 1273 13.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.13 1379th 1895 27.2%
2019 46.01 983rd 1935 49.2%
2021 26.74 1609th 2043 21.2%
2022 21.64 1795th 2077 13.6%
2023 25.01 1727th 2116 18.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.33 1502nd 1673 10.2%
2019 22.34 1446th 1684 14.1%
2021 10.16 1629th 1700 4.2%
2022 16.24 1591st 1723 7.7%
2023 41.01 1103rd 1749 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 433 538 27 339 n/a n/a n/a 0 1337
1989 431 565 30 350 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
1990 419 597 20 357 2 n/a n/a 0 1395
1991 366 604 28 332 1 n/a n/a 0 1331
1992 428 576 27 326 1 n/a n/a 0 1358
1993 422 625 27 360 2 n/a n/a 0 1436
1994 385 588 19 363 3 n/a n/a 0 1358
1995 102 388 5 209 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 102 388 5 209 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 105 374 4 230 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1998 106 359 3 233 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 97 356 3 243 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 77 315 3 229 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 54 318 2 231 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 51 332 5 287 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 51 332 5 287 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 44 339 5 318 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2005 54 318 3 296 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2006 52 295 1 260 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 48 253 1 269 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 27 226 1 263 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 70 184 3 276 4 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2011 61 168 2 212 1 1 3 0 448
2012 35 147 3 170 1 2 3 0 361
2013 46 139 1 112 4 0 5 0 307
2014 46 117 0 91 1 0 2 0 257
2015 34 88 2 97 1 0 1 0 223
2016 19 99 1 97 1 0 2 0 219
2017 25 93 1 89 0 0 5 0 213
2018 104 241 2 255 2 0 16 0 620
2019 93 237 3 249 4 0 16 0 602
2020 94 245 1 276 5 3 8 0 632
2021 93 232 2 245 3 0 8 0 583
2022 91 198 4 247 1 2 14 0 557
2023 202 214 14 427 2 0 20 0 879

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 1337 80.0 16.7 n/a
1989 1376 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1395 85.0 16.4 n/a
1991 1331 85.3 15.6 n/a
1992 1358 86.8 15.6 45.4
1993 1436 85.0 16.9 56.1
1994 1358 80.4 16.9 41.7
1995 704 60.4 11.7 63.1
1996 704 60.4 11.7 63.1
1997 713 60.8 11.7 66.2
1998 701 61.4 11.4 64.5
1999 699 68.5 10.2 78
2000 624 52.6 11.9 75.6
2001 605 49.1 12.3 76
2002 675 51.6 13.1 82.7
2003 675 51.6 13.1 82.7
2004 706 44.7 15.8 80.6
2005 671 50.4 13.3 79.4
2006 608 46.6 13.0 82.2
2007 572 46.3 12.4 84.3
2008 519 41.1 12.6 85.5
2009 537 53.8 10.0 86.6
2010 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2011 448 38.1 11.7 85.3
2012 361 39.5 9.1 87.5
2013 307 24.6 12.4 82.7
2014 257 20.2 12.7 85.2
2015 223 17.0 13.1 89.7
2016 219 17.0 12.8 93.2
2017 213 15.6 13.6 86.9
2018 620 43.8 14.1 86.3
2019 602 44.3 13.5 89
2020 632 40.6 15.5 83.7
2021 583 38.5 15.1 94.5
2022 557 42.9 12.9 92.5
2023 879 62.8 13.9 80.5

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 1337 80.0 16.7 n/a
1989 1376 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1395 85.0 16.4 n/a
1991 1331 85.3 15.6 n/a
1992 1358 86.8 15.6 45.4
1993 1436 85.0 16.9 56.1
1994 1358 80.4 16.9 41.7
1995 704 60.4 11.7 63.1
1996 704 60.4 11.7 63.1
1997 713 60.8 11.7 66.2
1998 701 61.4 11.4 64.5
1999 699 68.5 10.2 78
2000 624 52.6 11.9 75.6
2001 605 49.1 12.3 76
2002 675 51.6 13.1 82.7
2003 675 51.6 13.1 82.7
2004 706 44.7 15.8 80.6
2005 671 50.4 13.3 79.4
2006 608 46.6 13.0 82.2
2007 572 46.3 12.4 84.3
2008 519 41.1 12.6 85.5
2009 537 53.8 10.0 86.6
2010 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2011 448 38.1 11.7 85.3
2012 361 39.5 9.1 87.5
2013 307 24.6 12.4 82.7
2014 257 20.2 12.7 85.2
2015 223 17.0 13.1 89.7
2016 219 17.0 12.8 93.2
2017 213 15.6 13.6 86.9
2018 620 43.8 14.1 86.3
2019 602 44.3 13.5 89
2020 632 40.6 15.5 83.7
2021 583 38.5 15.1 94.5
2022 557 42.9 12.9 92.5
2023 879 62.8 13.9 80.5

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,757 (21.6%) $10,031 (78.4%) $12,789
2020 $1,241 (11.7%) $9,327 (88.3%) $10,568
2021 $1,469 (11.7%) $11,099 (88.3%) $12,568

Data source: Texas 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 1521st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1834th of 2330 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Central Middle)2539
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4246
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5157
 6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)2215
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4026
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5647
 9%
5th Grade Science (Central Middle)1718
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))3128
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4837
 11%
5th Grade Reading (Central Middle)033
 33%
   5th Grade Reading (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))041
 41%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)027
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))019
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Central Middle)00
   5th Grade Science (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))00
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%
6th Grade Reading (Central Middle)2225
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3542
 7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)2717
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))3622
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Central Middle)3335
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4636
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)329
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))3411
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Central Middle)4244
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4645
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle)4627
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))6327
 36%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Central Middle)3420
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4819
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Middle)3126
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4126
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Middle)10092
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))4833
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Central Middle)9583
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Galveston Independent School District (Isd))5242
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602879
 46%
African American237214
 9.7%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian314
 366.7%
Hispanic249427
 71.5%
Pacific Islander00
White93202
 117.2%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89%80.5%
 8.5%


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Students at Central Middle are 49% Hispanic, 24% African American, 23% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 879 students attended Central Middle.

Central Middle ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Texas middle schools.


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