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Centennial Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1584 students

 
 
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5 reviews of this school


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Posted April 9, 2009

The school has a great selection of after-school activies from scrapbooking to wait lifting!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 8, 2008

I got CMS, its a beautiful school, and the staff are all really cool.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2003

I am a graduate of Centennial High School, and I am very proud to admit it. Centennial was a great school when I was growing up, and I have no doubts that it still is. The teachers were dedicated and knowledgable, there were many electives to choose from, and the environment was safe. It offered great opportunites, and I took them. Centennial prepared me very well for my future. I am now a teacher and love it! Thank you.
—Submitted by Angela Arvidson


Posted June 19, 2003

Our child has had nothing but trouble these past two years. Her grades fell dramatically,but at no time were we contacted about this,very poor communication. We are searching out private schools for this reason.


Posted May 21, 2003

My son has attended CMS for the past two years and loves the environment. Each grade (6-8) has it's own wing. The teachers are all very dedicated and go out of their way to communicate and work with students and parents.


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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 69% in 2010.

500 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

437 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

522 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

520 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

497 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

464 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

522 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

521 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

464 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

481 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students52%
Female48%
Male57%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 74%
Asian 4% 6%
Black 3% 9%
Hispanic 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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