Central Middle School

Students at Central Middle School scored above the state average in reading and math.

Central Middle School has over 1,000 students in grades 6-8th.

Central Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

4857 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, MN

White Bear Lake Area Schools

3.2

3.3

1,106 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Tim Schochenmaier

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
54%

B+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 21:1 Teachers 47	Full Time Teachers 47
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

387:1

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
White 77.9%	Hispanic 7%
Two or more races 6.1%	Asian or Pacific Islander 5%
Black 3.7%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Middle School Student

2/8/2019

Central has fairy good teachers but some of the teachers "bully stutents" and the school is not diverse.

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1.0 student

5/25/2025

I really hate this school and in the worst I’ve ever gone to. It is very cliquey and nobody will talk to you epically if they’re considered “popular”. The teachers bearly teach, they just put up slideshows and give packets and put no effort into actually making the class interested in the topic or l...

5.0 parent

7/6/2018

I'm content. Like any school, there are some amazing teachers and some ordinary teachers. The principal has been very fair with discipline issues. The communication is fabulous. I'm impressed with the commitment to technology. My daughters math and science teachers are google teachers!

5.0 parent

9/17/2014

I'm impressed with the level of parent contact and communication at middle school! Wow! Our child is enthused about school and we have really noticed a high level of student engagement and involvement here. Would happily recommend Central to anyone.

5.0 parent

2/28/2014

I was surprised to see the negative reviews but it looks like many of them are from a while back. My family's experience would be similar to the other review from February 2013. The principal has done some great positive outreach and I think the IB program gives a very positive focus for the school....

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Minnesota Ramsey County White Bear Lake 55110

Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in White Bear Lake, MN, in the White Bear Lake neighborhood, and is served by the White Bear Lake Area Schools in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,106 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Central Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $421,676. Discover additional schools in the area, like Distance Learning Academy High School, White Bear Lake Area High School, White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus, and more. Learn more about what White Bear Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Middle School.

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