Very Good
#1756 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21820 Bonita St., Carson, CA 90745
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andrew Carnegie Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Andrew Carnegie Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), 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
$106,457
Median home value
$628,400
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Glenn Hammond Curtiss MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of the Arts & EntertainmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| EL Sereno MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 813 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #186 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrew Carnegie Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrew Carnegie Middle
Andrew Carnegie Middle is a public middle school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 838 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Carnegie Middle
What grades does Andrew Carnegie Middle serve?
Andrew Carnegie Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andrew Carnegie Middle?
Andrew Carnegie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Carnegie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Carnegie Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrew Carnegie Middle rank in CA?
Andrew Carnegie Middle ranks #1,756 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Andrew Carnegie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrew Carnegie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Andrew Carnegie Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Carnegie Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle a charter school?
No, Andrew Carnegie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle a Title I school?
No, Andrew Carnegie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew Carnegie Middle?
82.7% of students at Andrew Carnegie Middle 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
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (310) 952-5700
- Area population (ZIP 90745)
- 57,952
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 90745; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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