CENTRE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Centre Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cherokee County school district, located in Centre, AL with about 482 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Centre Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Centre Middle School, located at 1920 East Main Street in Centre, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the upper elementary and early adolescent grades, providing a transitionary environment between primary education and high school. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both core academic growth and the character development of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Cherokee County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, technological integration, and preparation for future success. By offering a curriculum that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, Centre Middle School aims to engage students through diverse learning experiences. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find further details on the official school website at http://www.cherokeek12.org/cms.

For more information, contact Centre Middle School at (256) 927-5656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
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CENTRE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Centre, AL with about 482 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cherokee County
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
23.7
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 482 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.1%
Black or African American
6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.4%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.