C+
Average
63/100

Central Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 725 7th St, Columbus, IN 47201
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 44% · Math 41% proficient · 43rd percentile in Indiana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
822
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%43/100reading 46th percentile, math 41st percentile among Indiana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (−4 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White44%41%reading -10 pts, math -10 pts29th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +6 pts, math -10 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +20 pts, math +20 pts78th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading +12 pts, math -3 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income29%23%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 725 7th St
City Columbus
ZIP Code 47201
District 1800360
NCES School ID 180036000063
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47201

Understanding the community around Central Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,582
Per Capita Income $40,204
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,600
Median Rent $1,106
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.0%
Hispanic/Latino 14.1%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Black 2.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 822
Teachers (FTE) 53.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 822 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Middle School receive per student?
Central Middle School receives $14,341 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Middle School in 47201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,230
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,396
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
36.5%

Other Schools in 47201

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026