Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Summary:

Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is a public middle school in Santa Ana, California, serving 1,026 students in grades 6-8. Unfortunately, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of California middle schools and struggles to meet state and district academic performance standards.

According to the key insights, only 21.57% of students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy in 2023-2024, compared to 47.04% statewide and 30.96% in the Santa Ana Unified district. Math and science proficiency rates are similarly low, with only 17.17% and 13.68% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 20.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 78.85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Garden Grove Unified and Fountain Valley Elementary districts, such as Leroy L. Doig Intermediate and Masuda (Kazuo) Middle, significantly outperform Gerald P. Carr Intermediate and the Santa Ana Unified district as a whole. This suggests that the challenges faced by Gerald P. Carr Intermediate may be specific to the school or the broader Santa Ana Unified district, rather than a regional issue.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2120 West Edinger St.
       Santa Ana, CA  92704-4106


(714) 480-4100

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2261st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,647 Help


Students who attend Gerald P. Carr Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Valley High

Feeder schools for Gerald P. Carr Intermediate:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Carl Harvey Elementary
    Diamond Elementary
    Martin Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  958

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.5%
Asian:
2.6%
American Indian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Compare Details Gerald P. Carr Intermediate ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.88. (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 (96.5%), Asian (2.6%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is 17.8, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is $6,647. 3 middle schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gerald P. Carr Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Gerald P. Carr Intermediate 2261st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Gerald P. Carr Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1241st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.17 1362nd 1769 23.0%
2005 32.59 1161st 1777 34.7%
2006 35.46 1130th 1804 37.4%
2007 36.74 1194th 1999 40.3%
2008 41.85 1112th 2005 44.5%
2009 30.24 1466th 2063 28.9%
2010 34.18 1465th 2179 32.8%
2011 35.95 1476th 2236 34.0%
2012 33.13 1554th 2259 31.2%
2013 25.06 1880th 2379 21.0%
2015 10.58 2336th 2477 5.7%
2016 11.13 2313th 2497 7.4%
2017 9.75 2393rd 2508 4.6%
2018 11.08 2321st 2480 6.4%
2019 15.85 2353rd 2715 13.3%
2022 24.34 2022nd 2740 26.2%
2023 22.31 2166th 2802 22.7%
2024 19.88 2261st 2777 18.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 1283rd 1364 5.9%
2019 27.82 1245th 1442 13.7%
2022 35.39 953rd 1540 38.1%
2023 33.12 1070th 1529 30.0%
2024 32.60 1098th 1477 25.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.46 1296th 1538 15.7%
2024 27.11 1204th 1550 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.24 2063rd 2230 7.5%
2019 21.40 1981st 2369 16.4%
2022 34.29 1526th 2458 37.9%
2023 28.62 1817th 2549 28.7%
2024 27.09 1891st 2575 26.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.12 90th 336 73.2%
2023 49.50 134th 321 58.3%
2024 46.20 177th 394 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.86 2155th 2262 4.7%
2019 14.18 2140th 2380 10.1%
2022 21.87 1993rd 2509 20.6%
2023 22.52 1992nd 2547 21.8%
2024 19.41 2110th 2546 17.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 1242nd 1369 9.3%
2019 23.97 1260th 1491 15.5%
2022 27.55 1149th 1531 25.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.46 142nd 193 26.4%
2023 17.37 165th 197 16.2%
2024 20.07 152nd 191 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.43 2120th 2273 6.7%
2019 17.13 2093rd 2407 13.0%
2022 27.33 1761st 2527 30.3%
2023 22.35 1983rd 2558 22.5%
2024 20.21 2070th 2547 18.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.65 514th 741 30.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.67 1930th 2072 6.9%
2019 19.82 1896th 2213 14.3%
2022 32.32 1547th 2359 34.4%
2023 28.84 1695th 2391 29.1%
2024 25.29 1824th 2383 23.5%
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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 Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 63 43 148 1178 4 n/a n/a 0 1436
1989 47 33 141 1281 2 n/a n/a 0 1504
1990 36 30 132 1456 0 n/a n/a 0 1654
1991 23 28 108 1562 0 n/a n/a 0 1721
1992 23 32 92 1624 0 n/a n/a 0 1771
1993 21 23 99 1541 1 n/a n/a 0 1685
1994 18 22 100 1650 0 n/a n/a 0 1790
1995 12 21 93 1777 0 n/a n/a 0 1903
1996 12 21 93 1777 0 n/a n/a 0 1903
1997 21 13 80 1700 5 n/a n/a 0 1819
1998 20 18 69 1696 0 n/a n/a 0 1803
1999 17 12 51 1683 0 n/a n/a 5 1768
2000 15 19 56 1742 0 n/a n/a 1 1833
2001 16 11 22 1715 0 n/a n/a 0 1764
2002 7 15 32 1651 0 n/a n/a 0 1705
2003 7 15 32 1651 0 n/a n/a 0 1705
2004 6 11 25 1703 0 n/a n/a 0 1745
2005 5 9 23 1737 0 n/a n/a 0 1774
2006 9 11 18 1711 0 n/a n/a 2 1751
2007 8 6 11 1704 1 n/a n/a 1 1731
2008 8 4 18 1637 1 n/a n/a 0 1668
2009 7 6 22 1683 2 5 0 0 1725
2010 2 3 27 1642 0 2 1 0 1677
2011 6 3 24 1624 1 0 2 0 1660
2012 7 5 18 1530 2 0 2 0 1564
2013 6 4 17 1559 1 0 2 0 1589
2014 6 3 14 1592 2 0 2 0 1619
2015 6 5 13 1528 3 0 2 0 1557
2016 3 2 16 1465 1 0 0 0 1487
2017 2 2 12 1410 2 1 1 0 1430
2018 0 2 18 1430 3 1 1 0 1455
2019 4 4 24 1366 5 1 1 0 1405
2020 3 0 31 1384 5 0 1 0 1424
2021 1 1 26 1262 6 0 0 0 1296
2022 0 2 23 1164 5 0 1 0 1195
2023 0 1 22 998 4 0 1 0 1026
2024 0 1 25 924 5 1 2 0 958

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 Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1436 59.8 24.0 n/a
1989 1504 64.2 23.4 n/a
1990 1654 64.9 25.4 n/a
1991 1721 70.1 24.5 n/a
1992 1771 71.2 24.8 68.7
1993 1685 49.4 34.1 72
1994 1790 44.0 40.7 66.9
1995 1903 66.0 28.8 80.3
1996 1903 66.0 28.8 80.3
1997 1819 74.5 24.4 70
1998 1803 74.2 24.3 56.6
1999 1768 72.0 24.6 58
2000 1833 73.7 24.9 52.6
2001 1764 72.7 24.3 56.5
2002 1705 71.4 23.9 85.3
2003 1705 71.4 23.9 85.3
2004 1745 70.8 24.6 86.4
2005 1774 62.3 28.5 84.8
2006 1751 64.8 27.0 84.4
2007 1731 63.3 27.3 83.8
2008 1668 67.3 24.8 88.8
2009 1725 65.0 24.3 92.3
2010 1677 58.8 28.5 91.1
2011 1660 n/a n/a 91.5
2012 1564 57.7 27.0 n/a
2013 1589 55.3 28.7 98.2
2014 1619 58.3 27.7 96.1
2015 1557 63.0 24.7 96.7
2016 1487 63.0 23.6 98.2
2017 1430 59.1 24.1 96.4
2018 1455 58.1 25.0 86
2019 1405 59.5 23.5 89.9
2020 1424 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 1296 57.0 22.7 92.9
2022 1195 55.9 21.3 67.5
2023 1026 60.6 16.9 78.8
2024 958 53.7 17.8 87.8

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 Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1436 59.8 24.0 n/a
1989 1504 64.2 23.4 n/a
1990 1654 64.9 25.4 n/a
1991 1721 70.1 24.5 n/a
1992 1771 71.2 24.8 68.7
1993 1685 49.4 34.1 72
1994 1790 44.0 40.7 66.9
1995 1903 66.0 28.8 80.3
1996 1903 66.0 28.8 80.3
1997 1819 74.5 24.4 70
1998 1803 74.2 24.3 56.6
1999 1768 72.0 24.6 58
2000 1833 73.7 24.9 52.6
2001 1764 72.7 24.3 56.5
2002 1705 71.4 23.9 85.3
2003 1705 71.4 23.9 85.3
2004 1745 70.8 24.6 86.4
2005 1774 62.3 28.5 84.8
2006 1751 64.8 27.0 84.4
2007 1731 63.3 27.3 83.8
2008 1668 67.3 24.8 88.8
2009 1725 65.0 24.3 92.3
2010 1677 58.8 28.5 91.1
2011 1660 n/a n/a 91.5
2012 1564 57.7 27.0 n/a
2013 1589 55.3 28.7 98.2
2014 1619 58.3 27.7 96.1
2015 1557 63.0 24.7 96.7
2016 1487 63.0 23.6 98.2
2017 1430 59.1 24.1 96.4
2018 1455 58.1 25.0 86
2019 1405 59.5 23.5 89.9
2020 1424 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 1296 57.0 22.7 92.9
2022 1195 55.9 21.3 67.5
2023 1026 60.6 16.9 78.8
2024 958 53.7 17.8 87.8

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 Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,647

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerald P. Carr Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2353rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2166th of 2802 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)20.727.9
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)25.924
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)17.121.6
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)1915.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)05
 5%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)6.56.5
 0.1%
   6th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)17.217.8
 0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)28.228.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)29.729
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)20.122.1
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)21.918.5
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)7.10
 7.1%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)4.40.8
 3.6%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)4.53.5
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)2421.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)28.226.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)15.211.1
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)19.915.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)10.610.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)13.812.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Gerald P. Carr Intermediate)6.13.6
 2.5%
   8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)5.22
 3.2%
   8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)9.19.5
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14051026
 27%
African American41
 75%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic1366998
 26.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White40
 100%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%78.8%
 11%


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Students who attend Gerald P. Carr Intermediate usually go on to attend Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 958 students attended Gerald P. Carr Intermediate.

Students at Gerald P. Carr Intermediate are 96% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Gerald P. Carr Intermediate ranks in the bottom 18.6% of California middle schools.


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