Andrew Carnegie Middle

www.sanjuan.edu/carnegie

687 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Carnegie Middle School, located in Orangevale, California, is part of the San Juan Unified School District and serves students in grades 6–8. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a structured, supportive environment designed to help early adolescents navigate the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum typically emphasizes core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history, while often incorporating opportunities for elective exploration to help students develop well-rounded interests.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive campus culture and encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. The faculty and staff are known for focusing on the social-emotional growth of their students, aiming to build character and leadership skills alongside academic achievement. With a focus on community and preparation for future educational success, Andrew Carnegie Middle School strives to provide a stable foundation for the diverse student body it serves in the Orangevale area.

687

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Carnegie Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	168
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
405 (59.0%)
Hispanic
168 (24.5%)
Two or More
66 (9.6%)
Asian
31 (4.5%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7853
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/carnegie
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 93

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 315