Centennial Middle

www.cms.provo.edu/

1,073 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Centennial Middle School, located in the foothills of Provo, Utah, is a prominent institution within the Provo City School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is designed to facilitate both traditional classroom learning and extracurricular engagement, providing a structured environment where early adolescents can transition from elementary school to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Centennial Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development by offering a wide array of elective courses, athletics, and student clubs. The school prides itself on utilizing technology to enhance instruction and maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure student success. With a mission rooted in preparing students for future educational endeavors, Centennial aims to cultivate critical thinking, character, and school spirit among its diverse student body.

1,073

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	291
Black	18
Asian	22
Two or More	49
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	40

White
645 (60.1%)
Hispanic
291 (27.1%)
Two or More
49 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
40 (3.7%)
Asian
22 (2.1%)
Black
18 (1.7%)
American Indian
8 (0.7%)

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:	Provo District
Phone:	(801)370-4621
Website:	http://www.cms.provo.edu/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 7 488

Grade 8 585