Serving 922 students in grades 7-9, Carson Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 922 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carson Junior High School's student population of 922 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Carson Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1844 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Junior High School's ranking?
Carson Junior High School is ranked #1844 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carson Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Carson Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Carson Junior High School?
922 students attend Carson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Carson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Junior High School?
Carson Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carson Junior High School offer ?
Carson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carson Junior High School part of?
Carson Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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