Central Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norwood Young America, Minnesota 55368 · Central Public School District
#74 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota
#2743 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle located in Norwood Young America, in the Central Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 74th of 266 ranked middle schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 216.
There are 3 schools in Norwood Young America; Central Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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
- 216
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Senior High
Norwood Young America · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students · 59 m away
Central Elementary
Norwood Young America · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 454 m away
Waconia High School
Waconia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students · 11 km away
Cologne Academy
Cologne · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
679 students · 11 km away
Waconia Middle School
Waconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students · 11 km away
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Cologne · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
30 students · 11 km away
Waconia Early Learning Center
Waconia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
53 students · 12 km away
Southview Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 13 km away
Bayview Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 13 km away
Laketown Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle
Kenyon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
216 students
Minnewaska Area Junior High
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
212 students
Triton Middle School
Dodge Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
GSL Junior High School
Glencoe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
224 students
Royalton Middle School
Royalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
WCA Middle School
Barrett · Public middle · Grades 5–8
232 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Middle a good school?
Central Middle has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #74 of 266 in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
Central Middle ranks #74 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota and #2743 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle had 216 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.