For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,960 students in Carson, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA are Caroldale Learning Community, Stephen M. White Middle School and Andrew Carnegie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carson, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22102 S. Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,474 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21820 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #44.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16223 S. Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science 3
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1254 E. Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Grades: 6-12
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1254 E. Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Carson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Tree Continuation High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Ganas Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA include Caroldale Learning Community, Stephen M. White Middle School and Andrew Carnegie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carson, CA?
6 public middle schools are located in Carson, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson, CA?
Carson, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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