Carl T. Smith Middle School (Closed 2012)

4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carl T. Smith Middle School serves 422 students in grades 4-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
53%
62%
(10-11)
65%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
99%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Carl T. Smith Middle School?
422 students attend Carl T. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Carl T. Smith Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl T. Smith Middle School?
Carl T. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carl T. Smith Middle School offer ?
Carl T. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Carl T. Smith Middle School part of?
Carl T. Smith Middle School is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259).

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