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#412 of 691 schools in NV
Carson Middle School
Middle School · Carson City · Carson City, NV
A Carson City middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1140 W. King St., Carson City, NV 89703
- Math 29% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carson Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,134/100K
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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
$82,237
Median home value
$595,400
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 803 | 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.
Carson City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carson Middle School is listed in Carson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carson Middle School
Carson Middle School is a public middle school in Carson City, NV, part of Carson City, serving approximately 844 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Middle School is 18:1. 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 NV?
Carson Middle School ranks #412 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Carson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carson 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 Carson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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?
43.2% 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
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Carson City
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (775) 283-2800
- Area population (ZIP 89703)
- 10,939
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 52.8
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89703; 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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