Central Middle School

Central Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1

Your students will enjoy their middle school years at Central Middle School

Central Middle School has an overall Niche Grade of A-.

Central Middle School is a safe learning environment.

Central Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

12656 Sullivan Rd, Central, LA

Central Community Public Schools

3.3

3.0

1,148 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jason  Fountain

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
52%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 73	Full Time Teachers 73
Teachers in First or Second Year 33.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

389:1

Student Diversity

Female 51%	Male 49%
White 66%	Black 19.8%
Hispanic 9%	Two or more races 3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.3%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0

5/5/2026

This school makes me sad. It doesn't encourage students and makes them feel worthless. I am not happy going here and would rather go to a small school where they atleast have a sense of community.

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1.0 student

11/7/2025

Bullying and not just by kids but mentally from teachers to.

3.0 parent

12/13/2022

Overall this school doesn't focus on kids saying racial slurs. They don't really teach you about African- American history.

5.0 parent

7/9/2019

My son started CMS in 2018 for the 6th grade and he has done great! I do feel like there could have been more enforcement for policies such as turning in assignments and not accepting late assignments, as I believe that is the only way to make a child learn their responsibilities and what is expecte...

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List Price Range

$276K - $3.4M

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Average Home Value

$319,887

Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

Average House Size

2,070 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Central Private School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Zachary Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Blackwater Conservation Area

Fishing
Lake
Trails

Greenwell Springs Park

Lovett Road Park

Palomino Drive Park

Lake
Picnic Area
Tennis

Jackson Community Park

Playground
Community Center
Multi-Purpose Field

Railey Roshto Park

Yatasi Drive Park

Central Sports Park

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Louisiana E Baton Rouge Parish Central 70818

Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Central, LA, in the Central neighborhood, and is served by the Central Community Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,148 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Central Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $319,887. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Central Private School, Zachary Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Central has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Middle School.

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