- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Provo, UT
Centennial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490081000438
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #10 of 25
- public schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle ranks #10 of 25 public schools in Provo, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Centennial Middle held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 490081000438 · Provo, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 22.8:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Centennial Middle held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Centennial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- Provo High
Provo High
2,023 students
- This school
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- Dixon Middle 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- Timpanogos Sch 636
Timpanogos School
636 students
What this shows Centennial Middle reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Middle compares
Centennial Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 4% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Utah - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Centennial Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timpanogos School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,073 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle
How many students attend Centennial Middle?
Centennial Middle has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Provo, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle is 22.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Middle?
26.8% of students at Centennial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Middle?
Centennial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Middle rank among public schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle ranks #10 of 25 public schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Provo on the city page.
What other schools are in Provo District?
Besides Centennial Middle, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Dixon Middle (877 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.