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757 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070-3802
Summary
Central Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
85.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
78.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 85.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 17/1,204 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 32/1,204 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 443 |
| Low-Income Students | 39 (8.8%) |
| English Learners | 13 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.5% to 93.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 90%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.8% to 82.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Central Middle compare within the district?
Central Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Carlos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central Middle rank in California?
Central Middle ranks No. 17 of 1,204 in reading and No. 32 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Central Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 59.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central Middle compare with other schools in San Carlos?
Central Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Carlos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San CarlosHow does Central Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Central Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 22 6–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central MiddleThis school | 78.5% | 85.7% |
| Tierra Linda Middle | 79.0% | 85.8% |
