Carmel Middle

468 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carmel Middle School, located at 4380 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Carmel Unified School District. Nestled in a scenic area of the Monterey Peninsula, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that focuses on the developmental needs of middle-grade students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, helping students transition effectively from elementary education toward high school readiness.

Beyond its academic program, Carmel Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school utilizes its unique location and resources to offer students a well-rounded experience that often includes robust arts, athletics, and elective programs. By encouraging student participation in both local community initiatives and school-wide projects, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, engaged, and well-prepared individuals who are equipped for future success in the Carmel High School system and beyond.

468

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	95
Asian	20
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	1

White
293 (62.7%)
Hispanic
95 (20.3%)
Two or More
58 (12.4%)
Asian
20 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Carmel Unified
Phone:	(831)624-2785
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 144

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 164