Central Middle Middle School in Eden Prairie seeks to 'inspire every student, every day,' and provides an education for sixth through eighth grade students. Founded on a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, independent discovery and communication skills, Central Middle School prepares students for their high school years.
Students' scholastic programming includes studying the visual arts, entrepreneurship, algebra, French, Spanish, German, engineering, math, Personal and Business Career Literacy and advanced courses in science, English and social studies, among many other classes.
Extracurricular enrichment in the fine arts includes joining the Central Singers or drama club and participating in the school's musicals, variety shows, winter plays and instrumental ensembles. Academically, students may compete on Central Middle School's speech team and in its math league.
Central Middle School also offers a broad selection of athletic teams to join including basketball, Nordic skiing, wrestling, intramural volleyball, intramural badminton and the winter run club. In the spring students participate in track and field, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, beach volleyball, soccer, disc golf and synchronized swimming. Fall weather athletics include cross country, tennis and lacrosse.
Challenging coursework and an appreciation for the performing arts, emboldens students to excel and reach their full potential at Central Middle School.
Central Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
8025 School Rd,
Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie Schools
School Details
Head of School
Nathan Swenson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Teachers in First or Second Year
23%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
27.4%
State Average
31.9%
Science
32.2%
State Average
34%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
439:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
50.8%
Black
17.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.1%
Hispanic
9.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/7/2022
There is a problem with racist bullying at this school. Instead of chronic bullies being expelled they victims of bullying have to change schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/2/2024
I’m going into eight grade soon, and I have nightmares often about it. I’ve been severely traumatized by the bullying and ablismal teaching at the school. I don’t want to talk about it too much, but if you have a lgbtq, non conformist, or disabled kid, PLEASE DONT SEND THEM HERE!!! It is hell on ear...
5/3/2024
This is the worst school on the whole planet, there are at least 3 physical altercations per day. The school is yes very racially diverse but the school is terrible to LGBTQ+ students. As a bi student the amount of times I have gotten jumped or slurred at in the hall way has been insane. And the lac...
12/4/2023
All the teachers my kid has had are great. Love this school.
6/17/2023
My first experience of this school was a nightmare. The students were problematic and the teachers weren’t much better. My daughter even switched out of a class because of a teacher. But later on, the school got a bit better. Things cooled down a bit the following year, and I worked at the school as...
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Attendance Zone
About Eden Prairie
List Price Range
$226K - $2M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$565,914
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Household Income
$149,775
% of College Grads
64.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,120 Sq Ft
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South Lotus Lake Park
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Purgatory Creek Park
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Flying Cloud Dog Park
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Edenbrook Conservation Area
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Hidden Ponds Park
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