CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

2600 WINGATE BLVD
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

www.central.brevard.k12.fl.us

1,059 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located in West Melbourne, Florida, is part of the Brevard Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the seventh and eighth grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a balanced educational experience that integrates core curriculum subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations, designed to help students discover their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining a supportive environment and utilizing the resources provided by the Brevard school district, Central Middle School strives to cultivate a safe and effective learning atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their academic potential.

1,059

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	210
Black	155
Asian	36
Two or More	83
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
571 (53.9%)
Hispanic
210 (19.8%)
Black
155 (14.6%)
Two or More
83 (7.8%)
Asian
36 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)722-4150
Website:	http://www.central.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 543

Grade 8 516