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
51%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
63%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
121
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Full Time Teachers
121
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Teachers in First or Second Year
23%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
27.4%
State Average
31.9%
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Science
32.2%
State Average
34%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
439:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.5%
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Female
49.5%
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White
48.9%
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Black
17.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
14.1%
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Hispanic
11%
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Two or more races
8.3%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/5/2022
Very well made school the teachers are very good at their job the lunches are way to small in my opinion though.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/16/2025
Great school and staff meet my expectations
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.
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180
Average Home Value
$579,546
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$149,775
% of College Grads
64.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
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Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Eden Prairie, MN, in the Eden Prairie neighborhood, and is served by the Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,860 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 $579,546. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eden Prairie High School, St. Hubert Catholic School, Chapel Hill Academy, and more. Learn more about what Eden Prairie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Middle School.