D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Central Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 306 SW 2nd Ave, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 39% · Math 21% proficient · 13th percentile in Oregon
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
343
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 17th percentile, math 10th percentile among Oregon middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −43 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−17 pts vs. state avg 38%)
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 Oregon 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
White47%27%reading -13 pts, math -19 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income39%21%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts32nd 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 306 SW 2nd Ave
City Milton-Freewater
ZIP Code 97862
District 4108160
NCES School ID 410816001116
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97862

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,699
Per Capita Income $25,084
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 81.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $209,500
Median Rent $752
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.2%
White 34.4%
Black 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 343
Teachers (FTE) 21.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 343 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
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 $17,743 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Middle School in 97862 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,865
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
37.3%

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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