Below Average
#1205 of 1,356 schools in AL
Carr Middle School
Middle School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1610 Ray Thorington Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carr Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carr Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,237
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Pike Road Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4–6 | 2.6 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Pike Road JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Brewbaker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 861 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #34 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carr Middle School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carr Middle School
Carr Middle School is a public middle school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 725 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carr Middle School
What grades does Carr Middle School serve?
Carr Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carr Middle School?
Carr Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carr Middle School rank in AL?
Carr Middle School ranks #1,205 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Carr Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carr Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carr Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carr Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carr Middle School a charter school?
No, Carr Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carr Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carr Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carr Middle School?
57.5% of students at Carr Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (334) 244-4005
- Area population (ZIP 36117)
- 52,608
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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