At a glance
Reported students
1,595
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
109
Centennial Middle: 1,595 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
26.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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
- 1,516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Centennial Middle
Centennial Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lino Lakes. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Centennial Public School District. NCES reports 1,595 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.8:1, above the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 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 (72.6%) and Black (8.5%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Centennial Middle
- 1How do the reported 26.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.59 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White72.6%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black8.5%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.2%
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 Centennial Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Centennial High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,067 reported students
Blue Heron Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
707 reported students
Rice Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
687 reported students
Centerville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
607 reported students
Centennial Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Golden Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Public schools near Centennial Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Middle School Middle · Mounds View Public School District | 06–08 | 1,093 | 5.4 mi |
| Edgewood Middle School Middle · Mounds View Public School District | 06–08 | 639 | 6.4 mi |
| Roosevelt Middle Middle · Anoka-Hennepin School District | 06–08 | 1,087 | 6.4 mi |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch Middle · Spring Lake Park Public Schools | 05–08 | 1,646 | 6.7 mi |
| Northdale Middle Middle · Anoka-Hennepin School District | 06–08 | 1,108 | 7.1 mi |
| Central Middle Middle · White Bear Lake School District | 06–08 | 922 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle
What grades does Centennial Middle serve?
Centennial Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Centennial Public School District.
How many students attend Centennial Middle?
Centennial Middle reported 1,595 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Centennial Middle?
The calculated ratio is 26.8:1, based on 1,595 students and 59.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Centennial Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Centennial Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Centennial Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Centennial Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.4% 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 Centennial Middle in?
Centennial Middle is part of Centennial Public School District, based in Circle Pines, MN, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Centennial Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chippewa Middle School (5.4 mi), Edgewood Middle School (6.4 mi), Roosevelt Middle (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.