At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
1,204
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
20%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Central Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Edgewater, Maryland. The school enrolls 1,204 students. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityEdgewater
ZIP21037
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000054
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,204
White71.8%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.8%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
5.6%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.