Central Middle
Nederland, TX · Nederland ISD · Grades 6-8
479th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Central Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 479th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 72% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Central Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 528 students tested
Central Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 595 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 40.5% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 31.6% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 14.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 10.4% | 8.9% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Middle
Typical home value $216K in zip 77627 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Wilson MiddleNederland ISD · 0.7 mi away318th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 7Port Neches MiddlePort Neches-Groves ISD · 2.4 mi away544th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 47% - 7Groves MiddlePort Neches-Groves ISD · 4.3 mi away563rd of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 9Bob Hope SchoolBob Hope School · 5.4 mi away · charter256th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 62% - 2Jefferson MiddlePort Arthur ISD · 6 mi away1,505th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 1Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesTekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · 7.3 mi away · charter1,676th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 1Lincoln MiddlePort Arthur ISD · 7.7 mi away1,618th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 20% - 6Odom MiddleBeaumont ISD · 8.5 mi away808th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle in?
Central Middle is part of the Nederland ISD district in Nederland, Texas.
Is Central Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 479th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?
White 41%, Hispanic 32%, Black 15%, Asian 9% (595 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77627 is $216K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.