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Carbondale Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 318 students

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4 stars

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Posted Monday, May 20, 2013

My children love their school and teachers. CMS caters to the needs of each student. The teachers and principals are wonderful. I love that each grade reports weekly to parents through email about subjects covered in class. Really helps keep me informed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Rick Holt is a breath of fresh air. This is a school in the midst of a lot of great innovative changes. See us Roar


Posted September 16, 2009

CMS a model school when it comes to caring, hard working teachers and motivated, enthusiastic students. The community of Carbondale is extremely supportive of all CMS's academic, extracurricular and social programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

I love the new building! The teachers and staff are very caring
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2008

It's a pretty good school, the teachers are woderful and their classes are fun as their principal.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 22, 2006

The behavior that is allowed by the staff from students is disgusting. There are some students who are allowed to use personal situations as leverage for not performing their academic and social responsibilities in school.I am seeing children being groomed by key staff members to be under-achievers and masters of excuses. This has a negative effect on other students moral. What a waste of our tax dollars. What will happen when they are 'leading' this society?
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female37%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Reading

All Students51%
Female51%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)90%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Language proficiency status - not applicable84%

Science

All Students27%
Female24%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Free lunch eligible10%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%

Writing

All Students38%
Female44%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students37%
Female31%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Reading

All Students47%
Female49%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable83%

Writing

All Students34%
Female39%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students31%
Female35%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)52%
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Reading

All Students59%
Female75%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Writing

All Students46%
Female63%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female45%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%

Reading

All Students58%
Female65%
Male47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable88%

Science

All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Writing

All Students48%
Female61%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 73% 28%
White 25% 61%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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180 Snowmass Dr
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 384-5700

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