Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Carr Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carr Middle School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carr Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
83%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carr Middle School's ranking?
Carr Middle School is ranked #899 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Carr Middle School often compared to?
Carr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, Brewbaker Middle School, Floyd Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Carr Middle School?
803 students attend Carr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carr Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carr Middle School?
Carr Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Carr Middle School offer ?
Carr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carr Middle School part of?
Carr Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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