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Carmel Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 416 students

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Posted August 4, 2011

There was NO music department in Carmel during 2010-2011. For a supposed forward-thinking 21st Century school, this school is sadly lacking.


Posted September 3, 2010

The 21st century program is great! i was in this program at CMS from 7th-8th and am still in it at Harrison High school. through this program i have gained a global prospective and learned interesting subjects like Chinese. students are issued a laptop as a learning tool and a backpack to carry it in. this program is filed with great opportunities such as traveling. free trips are available some being Japan, Canada, and New Mexico. i was able to visit Canada and new Mexico and they were the best learning experiences i had ever had! please support this great program!


Posted November 19, 2009

So fun ! Has a very excellent 21st century program...i must say i was surprised by the academic challenges.I am always above average and this school just seemed so perfect !
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2006

I do not think that this school is doing everything that it can for the students. I say this because my daughter goes to this school and is failing because they have not used the correct forms of communication, informing me, the parent, that this was happening and I had to find out this important information when the report cards came out. I would prefer to put my daughter in another school, where she wants to be, but it's not an option at this time and until then, I guess my daughter is stuck in a school that is really bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 61% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
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 Students57%
Female63%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible65%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%

Reading

All Students60%
Female71%
Male45%
Black (not Hispanic)53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)66%
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible77%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)37%
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Writing

All Students40%
Female55%
Male22%
Black (not Hispanic)57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)4%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
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 Students43%
Female40%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible39%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%

Reading

All Students62%
Female61%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)73%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Language proficiency status - not applicable73%

Writing

All Students43%
Female49%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
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 Students53%
Female51%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)37%
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%

Reading

All Students59%
Female62%
Male53%
Black (not Hispanic)65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Free lunch eligible53%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)26%
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Science

All Students41%
Female35%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)42%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students40%
Female44%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%
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 48% 28%
Black 24% 6%
White 20% 61%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1740 Pepperwood Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 579-3210

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