Carson Middle School

1140 W. King St.
Carson City, NV 89703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carson Middle School's student population of 974 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Carson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#299 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
26%
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44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
44%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
49%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carson Middle School's ranking?
Carson Middle School is ranked #299 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Carson Middle School often compared to?
Carson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
974 students attend Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carson Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Carson City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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