Central Middle School

Bartholomew Con School Corp
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
859 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School, located at 725 7th Street in Columbus, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 7 and 8 within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional growth, operating within a district that emphasizes innovation and community engagement. Its central location in Columbus allows the school to integrate deeply with the city’s renowned architectural and cultural heritage, providing students with a unique environment that values both local history and modern educational standards.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, designed to foster well-rounded personal development during the critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive transition from elementary to high school, focusing on building student independence, critical thinking, and collaboration. As part of a district that prides itself on educational excellence, Central Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges of Columbus North or East High Schools and beyond.
859
Total Students
56.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    629 (73.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (11.2 %)
  • Asian
    67 (7.8 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    26 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone: (812)376-4287
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 312
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 7 428
Grade 8 431
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northside Middle School
Bartholomew Con School Corp
904 Students
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th