CENTRAL MIDDLE

www.nederland.k12.tx.us/CMS

721 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located in Nederland, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Nederland Independent School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its middle school-aged students, the school offers a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, participate in extracurricular activities, and build a strong foundation for their future secondary education.

As a central hub for the local community, the school maintains a strong connection with parents and families, utilizing its online presence to keep stakeholders informed about district policies, campus events, and academic calendars. By fostering a culture of school spirit and high expectations, Central Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, striving to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for individual exploration and social development.

721

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	231
Black	88
Asian	66
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
231 (32.0 %)
Black
88 (12.2 %)
Asian
66 (9.2 %)
Two or More
26 (3.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEDERLAND ISD
Phone:	(409)727-5765
Website:	http://www.nederland.k12.tx.us/CMS
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 5 162

Grade 6 179

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 169