Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Carter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carter Middle School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2159 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
59%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Middle School's ranking?
Carter Middle School is ranked #2159 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Carter Middle School often compared to?
Carter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carleton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Carter Middle School?
748 students attend Carter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carter Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter Middle School?
Carter Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carter Middle School offer ?
Carter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter Middle School part of?
Carter Middle School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.
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