Bud Carson Middle School
Bud Carson Middle School serves 724 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bud Carson Middle School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bud Carson Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bud Carson Middle School?
724 students attend Bud Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bud Carson Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bud Carson Middle School?
Bud Carson Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bud Carson Middle School offer ?
Bud Carson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bud Carson Middle School part of?
Bud Carson Middle School is part of Hawthorne School District.
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