Enrollment
360
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (35%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 360 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students) and Mcloughlin High School (449 students) alongside Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7, which includes Central Middle School.
$15,052
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Milton-Freewater on the city page.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
Central Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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