Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Carpenter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4818 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
49%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
19%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Middle School's ranking?
Carpenter Middle School is ranked #4818 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Middle School?
462 students attend Carpenter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carpenter Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter Middle School?
Carpenter Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carpenter Middle School offer ?
Carpenter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carpenter Middle School part of?
Carpenter Middle School is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carpenter Middle School located?
Carpenter Middle School is located in the Park Forest neighborhood of Plano, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Park Forest.
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