Carson Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/carson

946 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Carson Junior High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent middle school within the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus serves as a community hub, emphasizing a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum—such as math, science, and language arts—with diverse elective opportunities designed to pique student interest and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Carson Junior High places a strong emphasis on student engagement and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which encourage students to build character, leadership, and teamwork. By leveraging the resources of the larger Mesa Public Schools district, Carson maintains a focus on integrating modern technology into daily instruction and promoting a culture of respect and achievement for its diverse student body.

946

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	557
Black	63
Asian	12
Two or More	40
American Indian	109
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
557 (58.9%)
White
151 (16.0%)
American Indian
109 (11.5%)
Black
63 (6.7%)
Two or More
40 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.5%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-2900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/carson
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 510

Grade 8 436