Carmel Middle

Summary:

Carmel Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Carmel, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 498 students. It is part of the Carmel Unified School District, which is ranked 85 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Carmel Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking of 248 out of 2,777 middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carmel Middle students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 69.43% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 59.4% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also noteworthy, with high rankings for Asian, Hispanic, and male students. Additionally, Carmel Middle has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.5% to 14.4%, significantly lower than the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 14.4.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Monterey County Middle, El Sausal Middle, Harden Middle, and Seaside Middle, Carmel Middle's performance is significantly higher, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and lower rankings at these other schools. This suggests that Carmel Middle is providing a quality education and effectively meeting the needs of its students, who come from a more affluent socioeconomic background compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
       Carmel, CA  93922-2740


(831) 624-2785

District: Carmel Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,568 Help


Students who attend Carmel Middle usually attend:

High:    Carmel High

Feeder schools for Carmel Middle:

Elementary:    Captain Cooper Elementary
    Carmel River Elementary
    Tularcitos Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
20.5%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carmel Middle ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.22. (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 (63.2%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmel Middle is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmel Middle is $16,568.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carmel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Middle 248th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Carmel Middle in the ranking list.)

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Carmel Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Unified 85th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carmel Middle

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Rank History for all students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.36 270th 1769 84.7%
2005 89.90 120th 1777 93.2%
2006 89.60 131st 1804 92.7%
2007 90.29 118th 1999 94.1%
2008 90.81 93rd 2005 95.4%
2009 91.30 79th 2063 96.2%
2010 91.70 69th 2179 96.8%
2011 89.60 96th 2236 95.7%
2012 87.89 130th 2259 94.2%
2013 87.78 127th 2379 94.7%
2015 96.07 76th 2477 96.9%
2016 96.17 66th 2497 97.4%
2017 96.63 66th 2508 97.4%
2018 96.25 82nd 2480 96.7%
2019 94.75 141st 2715 94.8%
2021 91.50 63rd 894 93.0%
2022 95.60 121st 2740 95.6%
2023 93.54 186th 2802 93.4%
2024 91.22 248th 2777 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.94 74th 462 84.0%
2019 78.49 102nd 554 81.6%
2022 84.06 75th 665 88.7%
2023 77.51 136th 678 79.9%
2024 80.32 113th 699 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.33 166th 1538 89.2%
2024 83.10 149th 1550 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.99 76th 2230 96.6%
2019 80.16 305th 2369 87.1%
2021 82.90 67th 721 90.7%
2022 91.84 122nd 2458 95.0%
2023 87.71 199th 2549 92.2%
2024 82.82 293rd 2575 88.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.90 66th 2262 97.1%
2019 93.68 136th 2380 94.3%
2021 87.77 72nd 738 90.2%
2022 93.46 163rd 2509 93.5%
2023 92.18 195th 2547 92.3%
2024 89.17 266th 2546 89.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.26 99th 1369 92.8%
2019 77.08 210th 1491 85.9%
2021 68.97 62nd 354 82.5%
2022 75.98 221st 1531 85.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.51 102nd 2273 95.5%
2019 94.51 141st 2407 94.1%
2021 92.04 56th 763 92.7%
2022 96.35 94th 2527 96.3%
2023 93.00 177th 2558 93.1%
2024 91.13 223rd 2547 91.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.62 5th 745 99.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.26 90th 2072 95.7%
2019 84.07 226th 2213 89.8%
2022 92.02 105th 2359 95.5%
2023 88.00 176th 2391 92.6%
2024 90.10 140th 2383 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Carmel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.57 44th 1496 97.1%
2019 89.93 82nd 1602 94.9%
2022 87.00 117th 1555 92.5%
2023 83.74 172nd 1552 88.9%
2024 74.70 336th 1535 78.1%
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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.

Carmel Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Carmel Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 437 3 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1990 409 4 12 20 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 449 0 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 475 1 13 27 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 495 4 20 28 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 525 3 25 24 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 530 4 27 36 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 530 4 27 36 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 537 3 22 37 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 560 6 22 28 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 560 6 23 21 7 n/a n/a 16 633
2000 524 6 28 36 12 n/a n/a 25 631
2001 519 6 22 47 10 n/a n/a 28 632
2002 478 1 21 57 4 n/a n/a 27 588
2003 478 1 21 57 4 n/a n/a 27 588
2004 435 1 24 65 4 n/a n/a 36 565
2005 375 63 12 69 3 n/a n/a 30 552
2006 410 3 18 62 3 n/a n/a 22 518
2007 404 6 12 59 4 n/a n/a 21 506
2008 367 4 19 61 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 374 7 12 58 2 4 40 0 497
2010 365 2 13 93 7 1 51 0 532
2011 367 2 19 90 6 2 52 0 538
2012 385 3 26 110 2 2 62 0 590
2013 377 3 23 120 2 3 56 0 584
2014 378 5 24 119 0 1 71 0 598
2015 365 5 20 113 1 1 81 0 586
2016 368 5 26 88 2 0 70 0 559
2017 344 2 29 109 1 0 90 0 575
2018 363 3 26 117 1 0 79 0 589
2019 385 3 30 129 1 0 77 0 625
2020 400 3 25 132 1 1 66 0 628
2021 371 2 28 112 1 1 58 0 573
2022 351 2 28 103 1 1 48 0 534
2023 309 3 29 99 1 0 57 0 498
2024 299 1 21 97 0 1 53 1 473

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 Carmel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.2 17.9 n/a
1989 466 20.4 22.8 n/a
1990 446 20.5 21.7 n/a
1991 479 21.8 21.9 n/a
1992 518 22.2 23.3 8.3
1993 550 25.4 21.7 10.7
1994 578 27.4 21.1 9.9
1995 601 27.7 21.7 12.6
1996 601 27.7 21.7 12.6
1997 602 27.4 22.0 7.6
1998 619 29.2 21.2 6.3
1999 633 30.4 20.8 11.8
2000 631 34.0 18.6 11.1
2001 632 35.0 18.1 19.4
2002 588 34.8 16.9 11.4
2003 588 34.8 16.9 11.4
2004 565 33.2 17.0 12.7
2005 552 32.0 17.3 11.9
2006 518 34.6 15.0 10.7
2007 506 35.4 14.3 12
2008 454 40.5 11.2 12.1
2009 497 35.6 12.2 10.1
2010 532 35.3 15.0 12.6
2011 538 n/a n/a 13
2012 590 34.9 16.9 n/a
2013 584 36.1 16.1 14.4
2014 598 36.9 16.1 12.7
2015 586 37.0 15.8 15.4
2016 559 36.0 15.5 11.3
2017 575 37.2 15.4 13
2018 589 38.2 15.4 15.8
2019 625 38.6 16.1 16.3
2020 628 n/a n/a 15.1
2021 573 39.6 14.4 13.3
2022 534 38.8 13.7 26.4
2023 498 37.3 13.3 19.3
2024 473 36.4 12.9 15

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 Carmel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.2 17.9 n/a
1989 466 20.4 22.8 n/a
1990 446 20.5 21.7 n/a
1991 479 21.8 21.9 n/a
1992 518 22.2 23.3 8.3
1993 550 25.4 21.7 10.7
1994 578 27.4 21.1 9.9
1995 601 27.7 21.7 12.6
1996 601 27.7 21.7 12.6
1997 602 27.4 22.0 7.6
1998 619 29.2 21.2 6.3
1999 633 30.4 20.8 11.8
2000 631 34.0 18.6 11.1
2001 632 35.0 18.1 19.4
2002 588 34.8 16.9 11.4
2003 588 34.8 16.9 11.4
2004 565 33.2 17.0 12.7
2005 552 32.0 17.3 11.9
2006 518 34.6 15.0 10.7
2007 506 35.4 14.3 12
2008 454 40.5 11.2 12.1
2009 497 35.6 12.2 10.1
2010 532 35.3 15.0 12.6
2011 538 n/a n/a 13
2012 590 34.9 16.9 n/a
2013 584 36.1 16.1 14.4
2014 598 36.9 16.1 12.7
2015 586 37.0 15.8 15.4
2016 559 36.0 15.5 11.3
2017 575 37.2 15.4 13
2018 589 38.2 15.4 15.8
2019 625 38.6 16.1 16.3
2020 628 n/a n/a 15.1
2021 573 39.6 14.4 13.3
2022 534 38.8 13.7 26.4
2023 498 37.3 13.3 19.3
2024 473 36.4 12.9 15

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 Carmel Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,568

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmel Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 186th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Middle)76.973.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)76.973.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Middle)62.756.6
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)62.756.9
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Middle)80.875.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)80.875.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Middle)70.459.1
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)70.459.1
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Middle)81.572.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)81.572.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Middle)71.863.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)71.863.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Carmel Middle)67.560.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Carmel Unified)67.560.2
 7.2%
   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 Students625498
 20.3%
African American33
American Indian11
Asian3029
 3.3%
Hispanic12999
 23.3%
Pacific Islander00
White385309
 19.7%
Two or More Races7757
 26%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.3%19.3%
 3%


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Students who attend Carmel Middle usually go on to attend Carmel High

Yes. Carmel Middle ranks in the top 8.9% of California middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Carmel Middle.

Students at Carmel Middle are 63% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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