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San Carlos Middle School

Middle School · San Carlos Unified District (4210) · San Carlos, AZ

A San Carlos Unified District (4210) middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550

  • Math 1% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 6% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$18,367
Chronic Absenteeism82.9%

Students at San Carlos Middle School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency1%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 3% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
1%
ELA
6%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where San Carlos 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average302/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,181

Median home value

$66,900

Median rent

$392/mo

College educated

4.4%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

41.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Biyaagozhoo CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–121.5 mi6Compare →
San Carlos Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.3 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Carlos Unified District (4210)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Carlos Middle School is listed in San Carlos Unified District (4210); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Carlos Middle School

San Carlos Middle School is a public middle school in San Carlos, AZ, part of San Carlos Unified District (4210), serving approximately 310 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Carlos Middle School

What grades does San Carlos Middle School serve?

San Carlos Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend San Carlos Middle School?

San Carlos Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

How does San Carlos Middle School rank in AZ?

San Carlos Middle School ranks #1,512 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is San Carlos Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Carlos Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 San Carlos Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Carlos Middle School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is San Carlos Middle School a charter school?

No, San Carlos Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Carlos Middle School a Title I school?

No, San Carlos Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
310
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gila County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
82.9%
Area population (ZIP 85550)
5,619
Area median age
29.8
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 85550; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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