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Chartiers Valley Intrmd School vs. Carson Middle School

Should you attend Chartiers Valley Intrmd School or Carson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
2030 Swallow Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Carson Middle School
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Chartiers Valley Intrmd School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Carson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 3-5, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
827 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chartiers Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Allegheny School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#888 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in PA)
54%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chartiers Valley Intrmd School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carson Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
279
-
Grade 4 Students
278
-
Grade 5 Students
270
-
Grade 6 Students
-
220
Grade 7 Students
-
210
Grade 8 Students
-
218

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Allegheny School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Allegheny School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Allegheny School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Allegheny School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Allegheny School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Allegheny School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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