Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Bud Carson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bud Carson Middle School's student population of 635 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Bud Carson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bud Carson Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5351 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bud Carson Middle School's ranking?
Bud Carson Middle School is ranked #5351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bud Carson Middle School often compared to?
Bud Carson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bud Carson Middle School?
635 students attend Bud Carson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bud Carson Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bud Carson Middle School?
Bud Carson Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bud Carson Middle School offer ?
Bud Carson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bud Carson Middle School part of?
Bud Carson Middle School is part of Hawthorne School District.
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