Overview
CENTER MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in CENTER, Texas. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the CENTER ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCENTER ISD
County48419
CityCENTER
ZIP75935
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481332000834
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment496
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino44.9%
Black / African American3.0%
Asian20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)