Andrew Carnegie Middle

www.carnegiems.org

843 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Carnegie Middle School, located in Carson, California, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Through a combination of core curriculum subjects and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement, often utilizing digital platforms like School Loop to facilitate communication between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on academic achievement and fostering a supportive campus culture, Andrew Carnegie Middle School strives to empower its students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The campus is dedicated to maintaining high standards of learning while providing the resources necessary for students to explore their personal interests and academic potential.

843

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Carnegie Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	502
Black	167
Asian	111
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
502 (59.5%)
Black
167 (19.8%)
Asian
111 (13.2%)
Two or More
38 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.5%)
White
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)952-5700
Website:	http://www.carnegiems.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 6 259

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 279