Central Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edgewater, Maryland 21037 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools
#15 of 225 middle schools in Maryland
#1539 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle located in Edgewater, in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,204 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 15th of 225 ranked middle schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,204.
There are 5 schools in Edgewater; Central Middle ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Central Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South River High
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,680 students · 367 m away
Central Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students · 816 m away
Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students · 2.1 km away
Mayo Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 4.8 km away
Annapolis Middle
Annapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 5.8 km away
Annapolis High
Annapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students · 6.2 km away
Tyler Heights Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 6.4 km away
Hillsmere Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 6.5 km away
Davidsonville Elementary
Davidsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students · 7.0 km away
Georgetown East Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Buck Lodge Middle
Adelphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,200 students
Southampton Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
Parkland Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
North Bethesda Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
Thomas Johnson Middle
Lanham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
Takoma Park Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Middle a good school?
Central Middle has a Success Index (US) of 79.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #15 of 225 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Middle rank in Maryland?
Central Middle ranks #15 of 225 middle schools in Maryland and #1539 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle had 1,204 students in 2025.
Is Central Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Central Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.