Centennial Middle

Centennial Middle, a big junior high in LINO LAKES, Minnesota, run under Centennial Public School District, teaches 1,595 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Minnesota's public schools average about 495 students each, so Centennial Middle sits 222% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 15 schools in Centennial Public School District (6,851 students total), Centennial Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Centennial Middle reports that the largest single group is White, at 73% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 8% Black, 7% Asian, 6% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Anoka County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 60 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 26.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.5:1 average. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Anoka County runs at roughly 42%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Centennial Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 51.9%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Anoka County indicate median household income runs about $101,869, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Centennial Middle is one of 145 public schools in Anoka County (combined enrollment of about 59,656 students).

Nearest neighbor: Blue Heron Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Centennial Middle.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 5%: 1,518 students in 2018 compared to 1,595 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 81% to 73% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 23.3:1 in 2018 to 26.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.