At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
1,257
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-33.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
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 1,257 students. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% 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 Enrollment1,257
White73.5%
Hispanic / Latino13.2%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
73.5%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
4.5%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
4.9%
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.