CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Central Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CCSD 146 school district, located in Tinley Park, IL with about 762 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Central Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Central Middle School, located at 18146 Oak Park Ave in Tinley Park, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Kirby School District 140. As a middle school facility, it is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years between elementary school and high school. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential study habits to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.
The school is deeply integrated into the Tinley Park community and is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, Central Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music programs, and student clubs. By encouraging participation in these diverse offerings, the school aims to help students explore their personal interests, build leadership skills, and develop a strong sense of school spirit and community responsibility.
For more information, contact Central Middle School at (708) 614-4510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tinley Park, IL 60477-3944
(708) 614-4510
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tinley Park, IL with about 762 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CCSD 146
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 762 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.