Carmel Middle School

5001 Camilla Dr
Charlotte, NC 28226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,076 students in grades 6-8, Carmel Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carmel Middle School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,076 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Carmel Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmel Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#925 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carmel Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carmel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carmel Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carmel Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Carmel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carmel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carmel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmel Middle School's ranking?
Carmel Middle School is ranked #925 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carmel Middle School often compared to?
Carmel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charlotte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carmel Middle School?
1,076 students attend Carmel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Carmel Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmel Middle School?
Carmel Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carmel Middle School offer ?
Carmel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carmel Middle School part of?
Carmel Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Carmel Middle School located?
Carmel Middle School is located in the Montibello neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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