CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

DEVILS LAKE 1
325 7th St NE
Devils Lake, ND 58301
518 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School, located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Part of the Devils Lake Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering specifically to the unique needs of middle-level learners. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. By utilizing its digital platform, the school keeps families informed about academic milestones, events, and resources, ensuring a collaborative approach between parents and educators. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become responsible, life-long learners, utilizing its resources in the Devils Lake area to provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere for every student in its charge.
518
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    349 (67.4 %)
  • American Indian
    141 (27.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: DEVILS LAKE 1
Phone: (701)662-7664
Website: http://www.dlschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 5 133
Grade 6 125
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio