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Carson Middle School

200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Carson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carson Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#654 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Carson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Middle School's ranking?
Carson Middle School is ranked #654 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carson Middle School often compared to?
Carson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chartiers Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
655 students attend Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carson Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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 North Allegheny School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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