- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton-Freewater, OR
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410816001116
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Milton-Freewater · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR.
School address
District: Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410816001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 410816001116 · Milton-Freewater, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15.7:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gib Olinger El
Gib Olinger Elementary School
498 students
- Mcloughlin Hig
Mcloughlin High School
449 students
- This school
Central Middle School
360 students
- Ferndale Eleme
Ferndale Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$15,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 35.3%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 reports $15,651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gib Olinger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Elementary School | 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton-Freewater, OR. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher 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?
73.1% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Milton-Freewater, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School 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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in Milton-Freewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7?
Besides Central Middle School, Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students), Mcloughlin High School (449 students), and Ferndale Elementary School (240 students). See the Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 district page for the complete list.