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Central Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 867 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 26, 2012

I have never been more disappointed with administration before with a school. The teachers are unorganized and the classes are so crowded and kids get lost in the system. Recognition for students who excel is non-existant. Attending honors night last year for my 8th grader who was a straight A student...I was stunned to see that we collected the "awards" in an unmanned hallway and the kids were not acknowledged personally in the program...."please stand if you have a Math award in your folder"...WHAT?!?! How about show some respect for their hard work - call their name, announce their award and shake their hand. Is it really that hard??? The bullying is off the charts and when teachers are asked to re-explain something the kids are told "you should have been listening". Dont even get me started on the counselors....monkey see monkey do. Can't wait to get the heck out of this crazy, rediculous environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

All the teachers are so nice and I learned so much. Dont listen to the 1 star reviews, this is really a special school.


Posted September 6, 2011

So both of us went to Central Middle school. Yes, the school has its flaws such as buget cuts and an older school, but that's just every school at this point! No AC can be put in as result of it being 110 years old, and it gets hot, but so is Atlanta. It's tough to get through, but at the end you get to meet good friends, good teachers and it really is a growing experience. You learn wrong from right and learn what you learn even outside of the normal cirriculum. There's a place for everyone and it's the time where everyone gets to find it; it's middle school, not trying to get a degree at Harvard. You have to find yourself and Central does that AND teaches people. PLUS WE HAVE A POOL! ;D


Posted January 23, 2010

I was a student at this school for 7th and 8th grade and had a wonderful experience! I love most all my teachers and found them very helpful whenever i was having trouble. While the school is pretty old and has some kinks, i've always thought it adds to Centrals charm. While i understand parents who have kids coming from elementary school recess with playgrounds, middle schoolers are at that age where that stuff seems way too childish. Middle school 'recess' gave us a break from school in order to socialize with our friends, plus its a good start to transition them for high school where you don't have recess at all.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 9, 2009

Okay, I find it mean how some of you are writing about how horrible CMS is! It's not the schools fault your kid gets lost in the wrong croud or they get E's. You maybe need to pay attention to your kids more maybe. Or help them with their homework. And one person wrote that reccess is just an empty parking lot. Well, it is but it's the same at all the other Plymouth-Canton middle schools and high schools. CMS is very old, that's the only thing I dont like about it. Ww have no air conditioning! That's all I have to say.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2008

My child goes to this school, and this is a great school. We will be sure to recommend this to everyone we know.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2008

The classes are too full. My 6th grader has an average of 33 kids in his classes. The teachers seem disorganized and scattered, yet they expect 11 year olds just moving up from elementary school to be totally organized and able to cope with 6 different classes from the very beginning. The 6th grade math, science and English classes have no textbooks. Many teachers seem to have unreasonable expectations. Both of my parents were teachers and I myself am a teacher. I have spent my adult life in public education and have always strongly believed in the importance and quality of public schools, but am currently on the verge of home schooling my son. This school is awful. They make good kids dislike school, and they have lost all credibility with me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

I love Central, my student was going to a dearborn school which she was not doing the best at. We moved to Plymouth and she was enrolled and went from getting a D to getting A ssss. She is now on the honor roll. I am very happy. The teacher mrs. Matevia seen that my daughter was having problems in math and was able to put my daughter in another math class which really helped. My daughter has improved 100%. She is now doing advanced math. We are pleases with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2008

Horrible school. My staight A student who was in HALO is now recieving some E's. She is getting lost in the crowd. This school is over crowded and the teacher don't spend the time with the kids one on one. Even teacher conferance and open houses are done in groups with other parents. They have recess with no equiptment. No activities for them to do except stand around. They stand on a empty parking lot for their recess. Hum, I wonder why they have problems...Let see maybe they are bored. The bus system is horrible. I complained about the violance on the bus and was told maybe I want to drive my kids as that is a rough bus. I was stunned, why not take care of the problen rather than victims having to be punished. Pick another Plymouth/Canton school. There are plenty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2008

Great school, great athletic program.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

244 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

239 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

257 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

250 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
45%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

249 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

249 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

303 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
46%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

304 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
77%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

311 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 71%
Black 12% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 3%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Anthony Ruela
Fax number
  • (734) 416-7699

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650 Church St
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Phone: (734) 416-2990

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