Carson Junior High School

About Carson Junior High School

Carson Junior High School is a vibrant and exciting school located in the heart of the city. With a diverse student population and a wide range of activities and clubs, Carson Junior High School provides an engaging learning environment for students of all ages. The school is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students, with a variety of resources and support services available. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and physical education. In addition, there are a variety of electives and extracurricular activities available to students. From sports teams to robotics clubs, there is something for everyone at Carson Junior High School. With dedicated teachers and staff, the school is committed to providing students with the best possible education.

Address:	525 N Westwood Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone:	(480) 472-2900
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	1,123 students

Overview Carson Junior High School

Carson Junior High School serves 1,123 students in grades 7-8.
Carson Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Carson Junior High School

Carson Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Carson Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.