Centennial Middle School in Montrose, CO

At a glance

Reported students

540

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado middle enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

374

Centennial Middle School: 540 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 578
Teachers (FTE): 37.73
Student–teacher ratio: 15.3:1

What the reported data says about Centennial Middle School

Centennial Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Montrose. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Montrose County School District Re-1J. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.

Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.2%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Centennial Middle School

1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 16.4%
Students with disabilities: 16.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.11
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White52.2%
Hispanic42.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Middle · Grades 06–08

491 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–05

531 reported students

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High · Grades 06–12

499 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–05

424 reported students

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Elementary · Grades KG–05

394 reported students

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Elementary · Grades KG–05

374 reported students

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Public schools near Centennial Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Pomona Elementary School Elementary · Montrose County School District Re-1J	KG–05	335	0.6 mi
Columbine Middle School Middle · Montrose County School District Re-1J	06–08	491	0.6 mi
Montrose High School High · Montrose County School District Re-1J	09–12	1,279	0.7 mi
Black Canyon High School High · Montrose County School District Re-1J	09–12	100	0.8 mi
Vista Charter School High · Charter · Montrose County School District Re-1J	09–12	188	0.9 mi
Peak Virtual Academy Other · Montrose County School District Re-1J	KG–12	262	1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle School

What grades does Centennial Middle School serve?

Centennial Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Montrose County School District Re-1J.

How many students attend Centennial Middle School?

Centennial Middle School reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 578 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 540 students and 36.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Centennial Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Centennial Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montrose County School District Re-1J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Centennial Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Centennial Middle School in?

Centennial Middle School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1J, based in Montrose, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Centennial Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pomona Elementary School (0.6 mi), Columbine Middle School (0.6 mi), Montrose High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.