Carpinteria Middle School
Carpinteria Middle School serves 501 students in grades 6-8.
Carpinteria Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Carpinteria Middle School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carpinteria Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carpinteria Middle School is 0.37, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5179 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 20% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carpinteria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carpinteria Canalino Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 527 students10
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141 0.5 K-5 527 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Family Alternative School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 73 students10
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141 0.5 K-5 73 - Carpinteria Aliso Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 388 students10
0.7 miles
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539 0.7 K-5 388 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Senior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 612 students10
0.9 miles
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107 0.9 9-12 612 - Carpinteria Foothill Alternative High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
1.0 miles
4698 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-3277 1 9-12 13
School Reviews
| 5 It`s a great school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Nbn |
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