CENTRAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the Rangers! Nestled in the heart of Ada Township just outside Grand Rapids, we serve over 500 students in grades 7 and 8 with a talented team of over 40 staff members. At CMS, our guiding vision is simple yet powerful: every student, every day, will be seen, heard, and cared for. We have a school community that cares about kids, who understand the challenges of middle school, and who place an emphasis on supporting the “whole child.”

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

A GREAT PLACE TO BE

CMS consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Michigan, thanks in part to our strong academic performance, inclusive culture, and dedicated staff. We pair a rigorous core curriculum in math, language arts, science, and social studies with a wide variety of exploratory electives. From world languages to ceramics, woodshop, coding, photography, and Project Lead The Way STEM, we have a program for you! Additionally, we provide opportunities for students to shine through extracurriculars such as band, choir, orchestra, Science Olympiad, Odyssey of the Mind, Math Counts, and a long list of school athletics. We also offer robust support through counseling, peer-leadership programs, and an overall student-centered approach.

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