Serving 627 students in grades 7-8, Carmenita Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Carmenita Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmenita Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmenita Middle School?
627 students attend Carmenita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carmenita Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmenita Middle School?
Carmenita Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmenita Middle School offer ?
Carmenita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carmenita Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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