Carpinteria Middle School

5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Carpinteria Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carpinteria Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Carpinteria Middle School's student population of 438 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Carpinteria Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpinteria Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2203 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
34%
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45%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carpinteria Middle School's ranking?
Carpinteria Middle School is ranked #2203 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Carpinteria Middle School?
438 students attend Carpinteria Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Carpinteria Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpinteria Middle School?
Carpinteria Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carpinteria Middle School offer ?
Carpinteria Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carpinteria Middle School part of?
Carpinteria Middle School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   2/4/2022
I am a believer in what you put in, you get out. Middle school is a difficult time for our children and has been made more difficult with the current pandemic. A little rough at first but CMS tackled the virtual learning and ensured all students had access to learning. Sadly, many of those students didn't take advantage of it and missed out. It takes effort from all of us, parents, teachers, students to raise a successful generation. CMS is dedicated to doing just that. The principal somehow knows every one of the students by name, is in the hallway during transitions, and is really good with parents too. I was hesitant, admittedly, to send my kid to CMS. but found that she's thrived at CMS, personally and educationally.
- Posted by Parent - elizzyp
5   4/14/2018
It`s a great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nbn

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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