Central Middle School

Central Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
725 7th St,  Columbus, IN
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
2.0
4.0
822 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jay Payne
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
918:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
73.2%
Hispanic
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/13/2018
It was alright. Not very strong with rules or discipline, many of the students were really rude and no one cared. Some good teachers though, like Mr. Birkemeier on Team One.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/4/2025
This place doesn’t feel like a middle school, it feels like a daycare run by people who gave up. The staff act like they’re allergic to helping kids, the building is falling apart socially, and the bullying problem is ignored until it turns into a disaster. Sending your child here is like signing th...
2.0 other
12/13/2022
vaping and smoking in school mostly from one part of the school
5.0 parent
7/12/2021
This is a great School. I have one a boy who is now entering in High School. During the time he was in CMS he loved the academic and athletic programs he was part of; getting a total support from Teachers and Coaches in the classroom and on the field. Another one is landing in 7th grade now and he i...
5.0 student
12/14/2016
I am a parent of an eighth grade student in CMS. I fail to understand why CMS is given a low ranking in greatschool. Anytime I would choose CMS and they have great teachers. The environment is very good and my son loves the school. I would also like to mention that the principal and teachers are ver...

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Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Columbus, IN, in the Columbus neighborhood, and is served by the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 822 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Central Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,391. Discover additional schools in the area, like Columbus East High School, Columbus North High School, Bartholomew Consolidated School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Middle School.

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