Serving 899 students in grades 5-8, Carthage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carthage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Carthage Middle School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carthage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2925 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Middle School's ranking?
Carthage Middle School is ranked #2925 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Carthage Middle School often compared to?
Carthage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Carthage Middle School?
899 students attend Carthage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carthage Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carthage Middle School offer ?
Carthage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carthage Middle School part of?
Carthage Middle School is part of Carthage Central School District.
School Reviews
5 11/7/2022
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