Below Average
#1409 of 1,815 schools in CO
Carson Middle School
Middle School · Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an · Fort Carson, CO
A Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6200 PRUSSMAN BOULEVARD, Fort Carson, CO 80902
- Math 15% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carson Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Carson 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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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
$65,255
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Sproul Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| The Haven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carson Middle School is listed in Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carson Middle School
Carson Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Carson, CO, part of Fountain School District No. 8 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 604 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carson Middle School
What grades does Carson Middle School serve?
Carson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carson Middle School?
Carson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carson Middle School rank in CO?
Carson Middle School ranks #1,409 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Carson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Carson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carson Middle School a charter school?
No, Carson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carson Middle School?
50.5% of students at Carson 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (719) 382-1610
- Area population (ZIP 80902)
- 11,917
- Area median age
- 23
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80902; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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