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#1880 of 3,192 schools in MI
Carleton Middle School
Middle School · Warren Consolidated Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
A Warren Consolidated Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8900 15 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Math 24% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carleton Middle School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carleton 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$71,266
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Heritage Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–9 | 1.4 mi | 431 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Warren Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carleton Middle School is listed in Warren Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carleton Middle School
Carleton Middle School is a public middle school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Warren Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 619 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,880 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carleton Middle School
What grades does Carleton Middle School serve?
Carleton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carleton Middle School?
Carleton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carleton Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carleton Middle School rank in MI?
Carleton Middle School ranks #1,880 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Carleton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carleton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Carleton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carleton Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carleton Middle School a charter school?
No, Carleton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carleton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carleton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carleton Middle School?
81.3% of students at Carleton 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (586) 825-2590
- Area population (ZIP 48312)
- 35,026
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 48312; 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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