CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,909 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 8025 School Road in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Eden Prairie School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, specifically catering to the unique needs of students during their middle school years. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school typically offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on inclusive excellence, the school aims to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

1,909

Total Students

130.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	969
Hispanic	173
Black	342
Asian	289
Two or More	126
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
969 (50.8 %)
Black
342 (17.9 %)
Asian
289 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
173 (9.1 %)
Two or More
126 (6.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	No
District:	EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)975-7300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 618

Grade 7 647

Grade 8 644