Central Middle
San Carlos, CA · San Carlos Elementary · Grades 6-8
25th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 98%▲ Improving
Central Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 25th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2015 to 98th in 2025 — improving.
Central Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 443 students tested
Central Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 434 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 56.5% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 15.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 14.1% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 13.8% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Middle
Typical home value $2.47M in zip 94070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Tierra Linda MiddleSan Carlos Elementary · 1.3 mi away26th of 1,294
ELA 87% · Math 78% - 1McKinley Institute of TechnologyRedwood City Elementary · 1.9 mi away1,168th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 10Ralston IntermediateBelmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 2.8 mi away8th of 1,294
ELA 88% · Math 85% - 6John F. Kennedy MiddleRedwood City Elementary · 3.1 mi away540th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 31% - 5Abbott MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 3.2 mi away693rd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 10Bowditch MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 4.2 mi away93rd of 1,294
ELA 75% · Math 73% - 7Borel MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 4.8 mi away480th of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 10Hillview MiddleMenlo Park City Elementary · 5.6 mi away61st of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle in?
Central Middle is part of the San Carlos Elementary district in San Carlos, California.
Is Central Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 25th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?
White 57%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 14% (434 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94070 is $2.47M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.