Serving 925 students in grades 5-8, Carthage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carthage Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Carthage, NY, encompassing approximately 132.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest reaches of the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carthage Middle School's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
925 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carthage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2630 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Middle School's ranking?
Carthage Middle School is ranked #2630 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Carthage Middle School often compared to?
Carthage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Carthage Middle School?
925 students attend Carthage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carthage Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carthage Middle School offer ?
Carthage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carthage Middle School part of?
Carthage Middle School is part of Carthage Central School District.
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