Carpinteria Middle

Summary:

Carpinteria Middle is a public middle school located in Carpinteria, CA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 406 students. It is part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, which is ranked 526 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Carpinteria Middle's overall performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is generally below the state and district averages across English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, the school does have some bright spots. For instance, its White students and English Language Learner students rank in the top 25% and top 20% of California middle schools, respectively, in ELA and Math. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.0% in 2020-2021 to 27.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 15.0% in 2018-2019. Additionally, Carpinteria Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Goleta Valley Junior High, Cabrillo Middle, and La Colina Junior High, Carpinteria Middle's performance is generally lower. However, the school does outperform some nearby schools, such as Nordhoff Junior High and La Cumbre Junior High, in certain subject areas and student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5351 Carpinteria Ave.
       Carpinteria, CA  93013-2101


(805) 684-4544

District: Carpinteria Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1025th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,363 Help


Students who attend Carpinteria Middle usually attend:

High:    Carpinteria Senior High

Feeder schools for Carpinteria Middle:

Elementary:    Aliso Elementary
    Canalino Elementary
    Summerland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.9%
White:
17.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carpinteria Middle ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.9%), White (17.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carpinteria Middle is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carpinteria Middle is $7,363.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carpinteria Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpinteria Middle 1025th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Carpinteria Middle in the ranking list.)

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Carpinteria Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpinteria Unified 526th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carpinteria Middle

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Rank History for all students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.94 432nd 1769 75.6%
2005 58.31 640th 1777 64.0%
2006 53.44 751st 1804 58.4%
2007 53.78 821st 1999 58.9%
2008 53.13 854th 2005 57.4%
2009 46.95 1034th 2063 49.9%
2010 51.19 1012th 2179 53.6%
2011 56.48 919th 2236 58.9%
2012 42.71 1283rd 2259 43.2%
2013 57.70 944th 2379 60.3%
2015 61.50 837th 2477 66.2%
2016 65.59 742nd 2497 70.3%
2017 51.19 1072nd 2508 57.3%
2018 41.77 1313th 2480 47.1%
2019 49.92 1152nd 2715 57.6%
2021 43.91 459th 894 48.7%
2022 51.78 1122nd 2740 59.1%
2023 47.49 1239th 2802 55.8%
2024 54.57 1025th 2777 63.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.11 553rd 1364 59.5%
2019 35.69 849th 1442 41.1%
2021 42.85 157th 363 56.7%
2022 60.99 281st 1540 81.8%
2023 44.48 600th 1529 60.8%
2024 55.10 346th 1477 76.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.24 615th 1538 60.0%
2024 33.74 972nd 1550 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 1131st 2230 49.3%
2019 50.67 996th 2369 58.0%
2021 52.63 274th 721 62.0%
2022 59.28 751st 2458 69.4%
2023 50.49 1013th 2549 60.3%
2024 55.94 849th 2575 67.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.85 153rd 394 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.19 1038th 2262 54.1%
2019 54.32 953rd 2380 60.0%
2021 46.72 349th 738 52.7%
2022 55.96 911th 2509 63.7%
2023 58.36 857th 2547 66.4%
2024 65.58 709th 2546 72.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.63 374th 1369 72.7%
2019 59.11 413th 1491 72.3%
2021 63.61 70th 354 80.2%
2022 60.56 396th 1531 74.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.97 143rd 193 25.9%
2024 65.73 63rd 191 67.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.35 1357th 2273 40.3%
2019 44.89 1159th 2407 51.8%
2021 42.68 400th 763 47.6%
2022 47.63 1125th 2527 55.5%
2023 34.11 1534th 2558 40.0%
2024 38.64 1384th 2547 45.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.27 1096th 2072 47.1%
2019 50.87 921st 2213 58.4%
2022 53.27 906th 2359 61.6%
2023 45.51 1111th 2391 53.5%
2024 53.78 888th 2383 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Carpinteria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 670th 1496 55.2%
2019 79.53 270th 1602 83.1%
2022 73.50 356th 1555 77.1%
2023 87.49 116th 1552 92.5%
2024 73.70 350th 1535 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carpinteria Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 4 12 121 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1989 197 5 12 114 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1990 189 9 5 119 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 209 7 4 143 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1992 198 5 5 151 1 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 311 7 11 273 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 308 8 9 300 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 316 12 11 314 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 316 12 11 314 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 302 13 11 354 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 302 9 10 383 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 302 7 17 403 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 327 6 21 393 1 n/a n/a 2 750
2001 305 5 20 369 3 n/a n/a 2 704
2002 272 9 25 447 6 n/a n/a 4 763
2003 272 9 25 447 6 n/a n/a 4 763
2004 154 6 20 313 3 n/a n/a 20 516
2005 152 9 12 303 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 125 7 3 280 0 n/a n/a 3 418
2007 117 3 9 278 1 n/a n/a 4 412
2008 130 5 17 373 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 106 9 16 396 2 3 10 0 542
2010 110 4 15 378 1 1 4 0 513
2011 107 4 13 395 1 0 5 0 525
2012 103 4 11 376 2 0 3 0 499
2013 99 4 14 368 1 0 3 0 489
2014 113 4 15 346 2 1 6 0 487
2015 113 3 13 349 1 1 5 0 485
2016 120 1 14 348 0 1 6 0 490
2017 114 1 7 384 3 0 7 0 516
2018 99 1 7 386 3 0 5 0 501
2019 88 1 7 391 3 0 4 0 494
2020 89 1 9 379 0 0 5 2 485
2021 75 1 9 370 0 0 3 1 459
2022 76 1 9 346 0 0 6 0 438
2023 65 2 7 326 1 0 5 0 406
2024 69 3 4 313 1 0 11 1 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carpinteria Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 14.6 23.6 n/a
1989 328 15.2 21.5 n/a
1990 322 15.4 20.9 n/a
1991 363 16.0 22.6 n/a
1992 360 16.3 22.0 25.6
1993 603 21.0 28.7 28.9
1994 626 25.9 24.2 33.7
1995 653 28.9 22.6 36
1996 653 28.9 22.6 36
1997 680 31.0 21.9 32.6
1998 704 31.5 22.3 32.7
1999 731 31.6 23.1 44.5
2000 750 31.2 24.0 36
2001 704 32.0 22.0 34.6
2002 763 33.8 22.6 34.9
2003 763 33.8 22.6 34.9
2004 516 25.8 20.0 43.5
2005 476 25.2 18.9 48.7
2006 418 23.4 17.9 48.7
2007 412 23.4 17.6 53.9
2008 528 30.4 17.4 53
2009 542 27.2 17.4 64.2
2010 513 26.0 19.7 65.1
2011 525 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 499 24.8 20.1 64.9
2013 489 23.0 21.2 61.1
2014 487 24.4 19.9 61.6
2015 485 24.0 20.2 61.4
2016 490 25.0 19.6 61
2017 516 25.0 20.6 63.4
2018 501 24.6 20.3 64.9
2019 494 25.6 19.2 60.7
2020 485 n/a n/a 63.3
2021 459 24.6 18.6 75.4
2022 438 29.1 15.0 70.5
2023 406 27.0 15.0 80.8
2024 402 27.6 14.5 77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carpinteria Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 14.6 23.6 n/a
1989 328 15.2 21.5 n/a
1990 322 15.4 20.9 n/a
1991 363 16.0 22.6 n/a
1992 360 16.3 22.0 25.6
1993 603 21.0 28.7 28.9
1994 626 25.9 24.2 33.7
1995 653 28.9 22.6 36
1996 653 28.9 22.6 36
1997 680 31.0 21.9 32.6
1998 704 31.5 22.3 32.7
1999 731 31.6 23.1 44.5
2000 750 31.2 24.0 36
2001 704 32.0 22.0 34.6
2002 763 33.8 22.6 34.9
2003 763 33.8 22.6 34.9
2004 516 25.8 20.0 43.5
2005 476 25.2 18.9 48.7
2006 418 23.4 17.9 48.7
2007 412 23.4 17.6 53.9
2008 528 30.4 17.4 53
2009 542 27.2 17.4 64.2
2010 513 26.0 19.7 65.1
2011 525 n/a n/a 60.4
2012 499 24.8 20.1 64.9
2013 489 23.0 21.2 61.1
2014 487 24.4 19.9 61.6
2015 485 24.0 20.2 61.4
2016 490 25.0 19.6 61
2017 516 25.0 20.6 63.4
2018 501 24.6 20.3 64.9
2019 494 25.6 19.2 60.7
2020 485 n/a n/a 63.3
2021 459 24.6 18.6 75.4
2022 438 29.1 15.0 70.5
2023 406 27.0 15.0 80.8
2024 402 27.6 14.5 77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carpinteria Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,363

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carpinteria Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1152nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1239th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Middle)43.335.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)43.335.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Middle)28.920.9
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)28.920.9
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Middle)38.940.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)38.940.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Middle)42.340.7
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)42.340.3
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Middle)47.238.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)47.238.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Middle)41.739.3
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)41.739.3
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Carpinteria Middle)35.623.6
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Carpinteria Unified)35.623.6
 12%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494406
 17.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian77
Hispanic391326
 16.6%
Pacific Islander00
White8865
 26.1%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%80.8%
 20.1%


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Carpinteria Middle ranks 1025th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Carpinteria Middle.

Students at Carpinteria Middle are 78% Hispanic, 17% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Carpinteria Middle usually go on to attend Carpinteria Senior High


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