At a glance
Reported students
488
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Central Middle School: 488 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. 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
- 522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Ada. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 488 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 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 (83.4%) and Asian (5.9%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.4%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Woodlands 56 School
Middle · Grades 05–06
462 reported students
Northern Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
515 reported students
Northern Trails 56 School
Middle · Grades 05–06
520 reported students
Eastern Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
528 reported students
Goodwillie Environmental School
Middle · Grades 05–06
103 reported students
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Woodlands 56 School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 462 | 0.6 mi |
| Northern Trails 56 School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 520 | 3.9 mi |
| Eastern Middle School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 4 mi |
| Northern Hills Middle School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 07–08 | 515 | 4.1 mi |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School Middle · East Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 710 | 4.3 mi |
| Goodwillie Environmental School Middle · Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 103 | 4.6 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 Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School reported 488 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 522 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 488 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. 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 Forest Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.3% 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 Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 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 Central Woodlands 56 School (0.6 mi), Northern Trails 56 School (3.9 mi), Eastern Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.