Carleton Middle School

Summary:

Carleton Middle School is a public middle school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving 659 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 365 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carleton Middle School faces several key challenges, including a lack of academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a higher proportion of socioeconomically disadvantaged students. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in M-Step and PSAT test scores, with only 27.1% of 6th-graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 35% in the district and 37.5% statewide. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 55.4%, compared to the state average of 20-25%. Carleton Middle School also has a high percentage of students (76.18%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Carleton Middle School consistently ranks lower in the state-wide SchoolDigger rankings, often in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools. For example, in 2023-2024, Carleton Middle School ranked 598 out of 897 Michigan middle schools, while nearby schools like Grissom Middle School (570) and Carter Middle School (567) ranked slightly higher. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, with its ranking for White students and English Language Learners in the bottom 20% of Michigan middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8900 15 Mile Rd
       Sterling Heights, MI  48312-3608


(586) 825-2590

District: Warren Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
598th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,436 Help


Feeder schools for Carleton Middle School:

Elementary:    Black Elementary School
    Harwood Elementary School
    Willow Woods Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  659

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
African American:
19.3%
Asian:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carleton Middle School ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (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: White (64.5%), African American (19.3%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carleton Middle School is 18.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carleton Middle School is $17,436, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carleton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carleton Middle School 598th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Carleton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Warren Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren Consolidated Schools 365th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carleton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.93 395th 806 51.0%
2007 62.75 371st 823 54.9%
2008 52.09 537th 839 36.0%
2009 52.91 542nd 847 36.0%
2010 49.47 576th 851 32.3%
2011 62.27 399th 858 53.5%
2012 64.89 289th 900 67.9%
2013 45.01 534th 919 41.9%
2014 41.74 588th 921 36.2%
2015 44.72 520th 919 43.4%
2016 45.32 480th 894 46.3%
2017 33.79 515th 821 37.3%
2018 42.29 508th 838 39.4%
2019 39.48 472nd 792 40.4%
2021 18.66 578th 675 14.4%
2022 33.20 513th 776 33.9%
2023 32.16 584th 883 33.9%
2024 31.66 598th 897 33.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.01 116th 154 24.7%
2023 12.90 70th 72 2.8%
2024 22.17 75th 88 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.09 230th 377 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 519th 815 36.3%
2019 35.07 456th 672 32.1%
2021 17.61 479th 523 8.4%
2022 38.33 441st 691 36.2%
2023 32.75 558th 825 32.4%
2024 38.81 500th 836 40.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 518th 794 34.8%
2019 32.87 449th 658 31.8%
2021 14.93 481st 521 7.7%
2022 29.44 485th 657 26.2%
2023 27.66 558th 770 27.5%
2024 24.82 583rd 771 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.41 424th 797 46.8%
2019 37.70 395th 639 38.2%
2021 15.14 493rd 540 8.7%
2022 27.97 478th 658 27.4%
2023 28.58 553rd 776 28.7%
2024 30.95 542nd 786 31.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.10 82nd 104 21.2%
2019 42.20 32nd 48 33.3%
2021 17.50 35th 39 10.3%
2022 19.28 48th 57 15.8%
2023 18.31 74th 87 14.9%
2024 16.54 74th 88 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 143rd 366 60.9%
2019 65.18 52nd 196 73.5%
2021 62.53 19th 77 75.3%
2022 60.72 53rd 182 70.9%
2023 40.92 165th 310 46.8%
2024 39.35 157th 300 47.7%
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Rank History for White students at Carleton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 535th 678 21.1%
2019 23.27 499th 624 20.0%
2021 9.87 554th 577 4.0%
2022 19.64 535th 638 16.1%
2023 19.27 589th 688 14.4%
2024 18.66 605th 701 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Open Quote Teachers are so understanding and nice and easy to talk to. School is very clean, never dusty or dirty. All the kids there understand and love each other and everyone has friends that they make memorable time with. Advanced classes are PERFECT! If you are considering going to CMS, please do so and you'll be satisfied!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carleton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 0 18 1 2 n/a n/a 0 653
1989 583 1 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 519 1 13 0 1 n/a n/a -3 531
1991 465 2 15 0 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 483 5 19 3 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 440 5 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 506 3 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 489 3 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 489 3 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 511 6 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 528 9 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 524 13 15 6 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 529 11 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 537 13 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 516 41 27 3 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 516 41 27 3 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 479 52 41 1 3 n/a n/a 1 577
2005 471 51 39 7 2 n/a n/a 1 571
2006 449 58 42 11 6 n/a n/a 4 570
2007 461 55 34 11 5 n/a n/a 2 568
2008 471 69 32 11 6 n/a n/a 3 592
2009 475 77 38 7 6 n/a n/a 7 610
2010 467 86 41 10 4 n/a n/a 8 616
2011 413 83 42 9 3 2 8 0 560
2012 411 69 37 9 2 1 9 0 538
2013 452 85 33 13 2 2 12 0 599
2014 430 93 34 8 0 2 15 0 582
2015 559 121 51 9 0 2 17 0 759
2016 536 118 52 14 2 0 10 0 732
2017 497 112 51 16 1 1 12 0 690
2018 503 114 55 10 1 1 19 0 703
2019 456 95 64 3 0 1 22 0 641
2020 469 104 73 7 3 1 22 0 679
2021 475 97 71 9 3 0 18 0 673
2022 458 107 70 14 4 1 19 0 673
2023 425 127 70 12 1 1 23 0 659

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 Carleton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 n/a n/a n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a 2
1990 531 57.0 9.3 2.8
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 511 n/a n/a n/a
1993 463 n/a 0.0 8.6
1994 527 30.2 17.5 6.1
1995 507 30.6 16.6 7.5
1996 507 30.6 16.6 7.5
1997 535 33.0 16.2 7.7
1998 554 34.0 16.3 6.9
1999 559 34.0 16.4 7.5
2000 561 34.2 16.4 7.8
2001 577 35.0 16.5 10.6
2002 590 33.3 17.7 13.6
2003 590 33.3 17.7 13.6
2004 577 27.0 21.4 18.8
2005 571 29.4 19.4 25.1
2006 570 26.9 21.2 24.2
2007 568 27.0 21.0 26.3
2008 592 28.4 20.8 30.6
2009 610 28.3 21.6 30.5
2010 616 28.4 21.6 39.8
2011 560 29.2 19.1 38.6
2012 538 26.9 20.0 41.6
2013 599 25.9 23.1 46.7
2014 582 27.2 21.3 52.1
2015 759 37.0 20.5 57.7
2016 732 34.0 21.5 58.2
2017 690 37.0 18.6 58
2018 703 37.4 18.7 66.9
2019 641 33.4 19.1 67.6
2020 679 33.1 20.5 67
2021 673 31.8 21.1 74.7
2022 673 39.1 17.2 74.4
2023 659 34.9 18.8 76.2

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 Carleton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 n/a n/a n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a 2
1990 531 57.0 9.3 2.8
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 511 n/a n/a n/a
1993 463 n/a 0.0 8.6
1994 527 30.2 17.5 6.1
1995 507 30.6 16.6 7.5
1996 507 30.6 16.6 7.5
1997 535 33.0 16.2 7.7
1998 554 34.0 16.3 6.9
1999 559 34.0 16.4 7.5
2000 561 34.2 16.4 7.8
2001 577 35.0 16.5 10.6
2002 590 33.3 17.7 13.6
2003 590 33.3 17.7 13.6
2004 577 27.0 21.4 18.8
2005 571 29.4 19.4 25.1
2006 570 26.9 21.2 24.2
2007 568 27.0 21.0 26.3
2008 592 28.4 20.8 30.6
2009 610 28.3 21.6 30.5
2010 616 28.4 21.6 39.8
2011 560 29.2 19.1 38.6
2012 538 26.9 20.0 41.6
2013 599 25.9 23.1 46.7
2014 582 27.2 21.3 52.1
2015 759 37.0 20.5 57.7
2016 732 34.0 21.5 58.2
2017 690 37.0 18.6 58
2018 703 37.4 18.7 66.9
2019 641 33.4 19.1 67.6
2020 679 33.1 20.5 67
2021 673 31.8 21.1 74.7
2022 673 39.1 17.2 74.4
2023 659 34.9 18.8 76.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carleton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,043 (8.1%) $11,850 (91.9%) $12,894
2020 $1,091 (9.2%) $10,824 (90.8%) $11,915
2021 $1,802 (13.6%) $11,433 (86.4%) $13,236
2022 $1,950 (12.8%) $13,271 (87.2%) $15,222
2023 $2,293 (13.2%) $15,143 (86.8%) $17,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carleton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 472nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 584th of 883 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Middle School)38.631.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)42.134.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Carleton Middle School)29.118.4
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)25.525
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Middle School)40.931.1
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)43.336.8
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Carleton Middle School)23.218.5
 4.7%
   7th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)26.724
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Carleton Middle School)22.814.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Warren Consolidated Schools)22.519.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Middle School)64.452.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)62.159.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carleton Middle School)25.624.2
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Warren Consolidated Schools)33.227.2
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students641659
 2.8%
African American95127
 33.7%
American Indian01
Asian6470
 9.4%
Hispanic312
 300%
Pacific Islander11
White456425
 6.8%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%76.2%
 8.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 659 students attended Carleton Middle School.

Carleton Middle School ranks 598th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Carleton Middle School are 64% White, 19% African American, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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