Carson Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
49%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
33%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
443 students attend Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Carson Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carson Middle School offer ?
Carson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carson Middle School part of?
Carson Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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