Central Middle School

458 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 303 E Superior in Kokomo, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Kokomo School Corporation. As a middle school facility, it is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal transitional years of early adolescence, typically focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is situated in a central area of the city, placing it within the heart of the community and making it accessible to a diverse student population.

Like other schools in the district, Central Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The school environment generally aims to provide a structured yet supportive atmosphere where students can engage in core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student involvement, Central Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the Kokomo community.

458

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	37
Black	94
Asian	5
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

White
259 (56.6 %)
Black
94 (20.5 %)
Two or More
61 (13.3 %)
Hispanic
37 (8.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Kokomo School Corporation
Phone:	(765)454-7000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 160