Excellent
#1215 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Carmel Middle
Middle School · Carmel Unified · Carmel, CA
A Carmel Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 222740, Carmel, CA 93922
- Math 59% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmel Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmel Middle 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,117/100K
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School - Pebble Beach CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Big Sur CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carmel Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmel Middle is listed in Carmel Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmel Middle
Carmel Middle is a public middle school in Carmel, CA, part of Carmel Unified, serving approximately 473 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmel Middle
What grades does Carmel Middle serve?
Carmel Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carmel Middle?
Carmel Middle has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmel Middle rank in CA?
Carmel Middle ranks #1,215 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carmel Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmel Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Carmel Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmel Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmel Middle a charter school?
No, Carmel Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmel Middle a Title I school?
No, Carmel Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmel Middle?
15.0% of students at Carmel 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
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (831) 624-2785
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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