At a glance
Reported students
1,059
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Central Middle School: 1,059 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 1,174
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in West Melbourne. It is one of 109 current school records connected to Brevard. NCES reports 1,059 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, below the Florida median of 19.2:1 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 (53.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.8 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.9%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black14.6%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.8%
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.
Other schools in Brevard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwest Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
997 reported students
Viera Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
741 reported students
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
580 reported students
Stone Magnet Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
557 reported students
Delaura Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
548 reported students
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
505 reported students
Public schools near Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School Elementary · Brevard | 03–06 | 779 | 0.2 mi |
| Stone Magnet Middle School Middle · Brevard | 07–08 | 557 | 3.7 mi |
| Southwest Middle School Middle · Brevard | 07–08 | 997 | 5 mi |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School Middle · Brevard | 07–08 | 580 | 5.5 mi |
| Herbert C. Hoover Middle School Middle · Brevard | 07–08 | 473 | 6.1 mi |
| Delaura Middle School Middle · Brevard | 07–08 | 548 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brevard.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School reported 1,059 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,174 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,059 students and 62.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brevard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central 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. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Middle School in?
Central Middle School is part of Brevard, based in Viera, FL, which operates 109 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School (0.2 mi), Stone Magnet Middle School (3.7 mi), Southwest Middle School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.