- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Madrid, MO
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290000401991
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Madrid · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, MO.
School address
District: New Madrid Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290000401991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 290000401991 · New Madrid, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (361 students)
Central Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
361 students
- This school
Central Middle School
276 students
- New Madrid Ele
New Madrid Elementary
250 students
- Lilbourn Eleme
Lilbourn Elementary
233 students
- Matthews Eleme 139
Matthews Elementary
139 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
African American 27.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for New Madrid Co. R-I reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Madrid Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lilbourn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Madrid, MO. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in New Madrid, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in New Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Madrid Co. R-I?
Besides Central Middle School, New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central High School (361 students), New Madrid Elementary (250 students), and Lilbourn Elementary (233 students). See the New Madrid Co. R-I district page for the complete list.