PARK RAPIDS AREA CENTURY MIDDLE
497 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Park Rapids Area Century Middle School, located in Park Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Park Rapids Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, the institution emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to explore their interests through a balanced curriculum of core subjects and elective opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Century Middle School is deeply integrated into the Park Rapids community, reflecting the values of a small-town district focused on student success and character development. The school utilizes its facilities on Helten Avenue to promote a culture of inclusivity and engagement, often providing various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that help students build essential life skills. With a focus on preparing pupils for future academic challenges, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride among its students, staff, and local families.
Beyond the classroom, Century Middle School is deeply integrated into the Park Rapids community, reflecting the values of a small-town district focused on student success and character development. The school utilizes its facilities on Helten Avenue to promote a culture of inclusivity and engagement, often providing various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that help students build essential life skills. With a focus on preparing pupils for future academic challenges, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride among its students, staff, and local families.
497
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 396 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 11 |
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White396 (79.7 %)
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Hispanic46 (9.3 %)
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Two or More42 (8.5 %)
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American Indian11 (2.2 %)
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Black1 (0.2 %)
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Asian1 (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: | PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (218)237-6330 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 497 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 72 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
119
Grade 6
125
Grade 7
117
Grade 8
136
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 119 |
| Grade 6 | 125 |
| Grade 7 | 117 |
| Grade 8 | 136 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 257 | 51.7% |
| Male | 240 | 48.3% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Middle School 5th - 8th
Middle School 6th - 8th