Central Middle

central.scsdk8.org/

427 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located in the heart of San Carlos, California, serves as a prominent public middle school within the San Carlos School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8. It maintains a reputation for fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school while emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Central Middle School places a high value on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. The school offers a variety of programs, including arts, athletics, and technology-focused initiatives, designed to help students explore their interests and talents. By leveraging its location in San Carlos, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty, all working together to create a cohesive campus culture that prioritizes inclusive learning and student success.

427

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	76
Black	1
Asian	53
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (57.8 %)
Hispanic
76 (17.8 %)
Asian
53 (12.4 %)
Two or More
49 (11.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)508-7321
Website:	http://central.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 152

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 136