C
Below Average
58/100

Central Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 308 US HWY 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Missouri
Growth
B
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
285
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−23 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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 Missouri 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
White32%22%reading -19 pts, math -24 pts5th percentile (list)
Black17%3%reading -4 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts17th 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 308 US HWY 61
City New Madrid
ZIP Code 63869
District 2900004
NCES School ID 290000401991
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63869

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,296
Per Capita Income $26,006
Poverty Rate 3.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $114,400
Median Rent $671
Owner-Occupied 60.3%
Renter-Occupied 39.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.5%
Black 29.8%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 285
Teachers (FTE) 29.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 58 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 285 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School serves grades 06 – 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 $19,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Middle School in 63869 ▼
Avg Home Value
$116,796
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
39.7%

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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