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Carthage Middle School

21986 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 899 students in grades 5-8, Carthage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 899 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Carthage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carthage Middle School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 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
Carthage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2925 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carthage Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
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White
72%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York 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 Carthage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Carthage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carthage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Middle School's ranking?
Carthage Middle School is ranked #2925 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Carthage Middle School often compared to?
Carthage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Carthage Middle School?
899 students attend Carthage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carthage Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carthage Middle School offer ?
Carthage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carthage Middle School part of?
Carthage Middle School is part of Carthage Central School District.

School Reviews
5   11/7/2022
I've moved to many places and the schools felt like a prison but ever since I started Carthage I've been excited and happy to go to school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - preston vankirk

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 899 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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