Central Middle School

18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477

www.district146.org

739 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

739

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	155
Black	64
Asian	15
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
463 (62.7 %)
Hispanic
155 (21.0 %)
Black
64 (8.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	CCSD 146
Phone:	(708)614-4510
Website:	http://www.district146.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 259

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 236