Carpinteria Middle School
- Carpinteria Middle School serves 516 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Carpinteria Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carpinteria Middle School's student population of 516 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carpinteria Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carpinteria Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3372 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 23% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carpinteria Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carpinteria Middle School is Carpinteria Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Santa Barbara Junior High School (10.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canalino Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carpinteria Canalino Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 528 students
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805)684-4141 0.5 K-5 528 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Family Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 73 students
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805)684-5481 0.5 K-5 73 - Carpinteria Aliso Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
0.7 miles
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805)684-4539 0.7 K-5 424 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 636 students
0.9 miles
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805)684-4107 0.9 9-12 636 - Carpinteria Rincon High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
1.0 miles
4698 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805)684-3277 1.0 9-12 21
School Reviews
| 5 It`s a great school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Nbn |
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