Serving 659 students in grades 6-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Carson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Carson Middle School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Carson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Carson Middle School is ranked #1202 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Carson Middle School often compared to?
Carson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
659 students attend Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Carson Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carson Middle School offer ?
Carson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carson Middle School part of?
Carson Middle School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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