Carson Junior High School
Tel:
(480)472-0200
- Carson Junior High School serves 1,056 students in grades 7-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Carson Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carson Junior High School's student population of 1,056 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 1,056 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carson Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carson Junior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1665 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate (12-13) | <50% | 76% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carson Junior High School is Westwood High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emerson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 817 students
0.1 miles
415 North Westwood Road
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)472-0200 0.1 K-6 817 - Mesa Westwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 3225 students
0.4 miles
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)472-0200 0.4 9-12 3225 - Mesa Concordia Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 118 students
0.6 miles
142 North Date St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)461-0555 0.6 K-6 118 - Mesa Evit Tempe Auto High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 695 students
0.6 miles
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)461-4000 0.6 9-12 695 - Mesa Early Education Center Grades: PK
0.8 miles
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)308-7300 0.8 PK n/a
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