Carson Middle School

Summary:

Carson Middle School is a public middle school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 655 students. It is part of the North Allegheny School District, which is ranked 10th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Carson Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 34 and 86 over the past 10 years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. The school's performance on PSSA tests is particularly strong for female students, who rank 81st out of 860 Pennsylvania middle schools, as well as for white students (115th out of 673) and low socioeconomic status students (138th out of 877). Carson Middle School's proficiency rates on PSSA tests are significantly higher than the state averages, with 71.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50.5% proficient in Math, compared to the state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively.

While Marshall Middle School and Ingomar Middle School, both part of the North Allegheny School District, rank higher than Carson Middle School in the state, Carson maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of around $21,000 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, indicating a focus on smaller class sizes. However, there are some areas where Carson Middle School lags behind the district and state averages, such as 8th-grade math proficiency (37.9% vs. 52% for the district), which could be a potential area for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Hillvue Lane
       Pittsburgh, PA  15237-5344


(412) 369-5520

District: North Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,385 Help


Feeder schools for Carson Middle School:

Elementary:    Hosack Elementary School
    McKnight Elementary School
    Peebles Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Asian:
10.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carson Middle School ranks better than 90.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the North Allegheny School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.48. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Asian (10.8%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the North Allegheny School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carson Middle School is 11, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the North Allegheny School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carson Middle School is $21,385, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the North Allegheny School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson Middle School 86th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Carson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Allegheny School District 10th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.71 17th 643 97.4%
2004 90.72 34th 663 94.9%
2005 90.51 39th 687 94.3%
2006 87.52 37th 736 95.0%
2007 89.68 19th 749 97.5%
2008 91.41 11th 753 98.5%
2009 88.90 21st 770 97.3%
2010 87.07 29th 805 96.4%
2011 85.12 52nd 825 93.7%
2012 85.94 37th 834 95.6%
2013 83.97 62nd 758 91.8%
2014 86.04 37th 728 94.9%
2015 92.21 34th 835 95.9%
2016 89.07 60th 870 93.1%
2017 90.57 46th 877 94.8%
2018 88.86 57th 861 93.4%
2019 88.05 72nd 891 91.9%
2021 88.06 61st 797 92.3%
2022 91.23 51st 883 94.2%
2023 89.10 70th 893 92.2%
2024 86.48 86th 891 90.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.14 73rd 199 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.15 78th 874 91.1%
2024 76.06 138th 877 84.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.24 81st 860 90.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.82 25th 660 96.2%
2024 71.93 109th 672 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.96 103rd 870 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.22 61st 144 57.6%
2024 66.14 57th 145 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Carson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.17 92nd 681 86.5%
2024 76.99 115th 673 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 Carson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 733 4 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1989 708 10 32 4 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1990 722 15 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1991 778 16 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1992 859 16 24 8 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1993 886 15 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1994 728 11 29 6 1 n/a n/a 0 775
1995 711 17 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 711 17 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 724 14 32 7 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 751 14 32 8 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1999 716 12 40 15 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2000 686 11 40 9 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 652 9 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 634 11 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2003 634 11 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2004 623 7 57 6 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 600 11 46 4 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 614 7 51 2 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2007 602 10 58 2 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 623 13 75 2 0 n/a n/a 2 715
2009 642 12 70 3 0 n/a n/a 2 729
2010 641 13 62 3 0 n/a n/a 1 720
2011 628 13 78 6 0 0 2 0 727
2012 605 20 67 7 0 0 0 0 699
2013 580 16 83 5 1 0 2 0 687
2014 544 22 72 6 1 0 2 0 647
2015 572 21 75 4 0 0 3 0 675
2016 615 20 74 4 0 0 2 0 715
2017 638 10 80 5 0 0 4 0 737
2018 639 11 76 4 0 0 6 0 736
2019 590 16 88 5 1 0 15 0 715
2020 563 12 88 12 0 0 22 0 697
2021 542 13 75 16 0 0 22 0 668
2022 528 14 66 23 1 0 27 0 659
2023 509 19 69 27 1 0 30 0 655
2024 499 14 70 29 3 1 32 0 648

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 Carson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 50.0 15.2 n/a
1989 754 47.0 16.0 n/a
1990 769 48.6 15.8 0
1991 821 52.7 15.5 n/a
1992 907 53.0 17.1 n/a
1993 928 54.5 17.0 n/a
1994 775 53.5 14.5 n/a
1995 762 49.5 15.4 n/a
1996 762 49.5 15.4 n/a
1997 777 52.2 14.9 n/a
1998 805 54.8 14.7 n/a
1999 783 54.8 14.3 n/a
2000 746 54.8 13.6 4.4
2001 702 57.3 12.3 4.1
2002 705 51.2 13.8 3.4
2003 705 51.2 13.8 3.4
2004 694 53.0 13.1 3.6
2005 661 50.2 13.2 3.6
2006 674 51.9 13.0 4.6
2007 672 47.4 14.2 4.6
2008 715 53.7 13.3 5.5
2009 729 56.0 13.0 6.9
2010 720 57.1 12.6 7.6
2011 727 59.5 12.2 6.9
2012 699 58.8 11.8 6
2013 687 50.7 13.5 6.7
2014 647 50.2 12.8 7.3
2015 675 52.0 12.9 6.1
2016 715 53.0 13.4 9
2017 737 53.6 13.7 8.4
2018 736 55.7 13.1 9.4
2019 715 53.8 13.2 8.8
2020 697 57.0 12.2 12.2
2021 668 55.7 11.9 13.2
2022 659 56.7 11.6 14.1
2023 655 60.8 10.7 16.3
2024 648 58.4 11.0 14

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 Carson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 50.0 15.2 n/a
1989 754 47.0 16.0 n/a
1990 769 48.6 15.8 0
1991 821 52.7 15.5 n/a
1992 907 53.0 17.1 n/a
1993 928 54.5 17.0 n/a
1994 775 53.5 14.5 n/a
1995 762 49.5 15.4 n/a
1996 762 49.5 15.4 n/a
1997 777 52.2 14.9 n/a
1998 805 54.8 14.7 n/a
1999 783 54.8 14.3 n/a
2000 746 54.8 13.6 4.4
2001 702 57.3 12.3 4.1
2002 705 51.2 13.8 3.4
2003 705 51.2 13.8 3.4
2004 694 53.0 13.1 3.6
2005 661 50.2 13.2 3.6
2006 674 51.9 13.0 4.6
2007 672 47.4 14.2 4.6
2008 715 53.7 13.3 5.5
2009 729 56.0 13.0 6.9
2010 720 57.1 12.6 7.6
2011 727 59.5 12.2 6.9
2012 699 58.8 11.8 6
2013 687 50.7 13.5 6.7
2014 647 50.2 12.8 7.3
2015 675 52.0 12.9 6.1
2016 715 53.0 13.4 9
2017 737 53.6 13.7 8.4
2018 736 55.7 13.1 9.4
2019 715 53.8 13.2 8.8
2020 697 57.0 12.2 12.2
2021 668 55.7 11.9 13.2
2022 659 56.7 11.6 14.1
2023 655 60.8 10.7 16.3
2024 648 58.4 11.0 14

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 Carson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $90 (0.5%) $17,220 (99.5%) $17,310
2020 $48 (0.3%) $18,782 (99.8%) $18,829
2021 $238 (1.2%) $19,492 (98.8%) $19,730
2022 $350 (1.6%) $21,034 (98.4%) $21,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson 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 72nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 70th of 893 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Carson Middle School)59.468.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Middle School)85.282
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Carson Middle School)5656.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Middle School)84.884.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Carson Middle School)4640.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Carson Middle School)76.471.4
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carson Middle School)78.964.2
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Carson Middle School)53.755
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Carson Middle School)76.471.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Carson Middle School)8376.8
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students715655
 8.4%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian11
Asian8869
 21.6%
Hispanic527
 440%
Pacific Islander00
White590509
 13.7%
Two or More Races1530
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%16.3%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Middle School

Students at Carson Middle School are 77% White, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 648 students attended Carson Middle School.

Yes. Carson Middle School ranks in the top 9.7% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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