Serving 657 students in grades 6-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carson Middle School serves the western part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 66.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Middle School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Middle School's ranking?
Carson Middle School is ranked #1204 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Carson Middle School often compared to?
Carson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
657 students attend Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Carson Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carson Middle School offer ?
Carson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carson Middle School part of?
Carson Middle School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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