Central Middle School
790 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School, located at 725 7th Street in Columbus, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 7 and 8 within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional growth, operating within a district that emphasizes innovation and community engagement. Its central location in Columbus allows the school to integrate deeply with the city’s renowned architectural and cultural heritage, providing students with a unique environment that values both local history and modern educational standards.
Beyond its core curriculum, Central Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, designed to foster well-rounded personal development during the critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive transition from elementary to high school, focusing on building student independence, critical thinking, and collaboration. As part of a district that prides itself on educational excellence, Central Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges of Columbus North or East High Schools and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Central Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, designed to foster well-rounded personal development during the critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive transition from elementary to high school, focusing on building student independence, critical thinking, and collaboration. As part of a district that prides itself on educational excellence, Central Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges of Columbus North or East High Schools and beyond.
790
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 502 |
| Hispanic | 142 |
| Black | 25 |
| Asian | 81 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White502 (63.5%)
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Hispanic142 (18.0%)
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Asian81 (10.3%)
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Two or More39 (4.9%)
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Black25 (3.2%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Bartholomew Con School Corp |
| Phone: | (812)376-4287 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 790 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 51.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 312 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 47 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
386
Grade 8
404
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 386 |
| Grade 8 | 404 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 391 | 49.5% |
| Male | 399 | 50.5% |
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