About This School
Carmenita Middle School is located in Cerritos, CA and is one of 7 middle schools in Abc Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 674 students in grades 7-8.
Carmenita Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Carmenita Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Carmenita Middle School had an API growth score of 940 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Carmenita Middle School's 2011 base score was 939 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Carmenita Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carmenita Middle School's students and teachers. more
Carmenita Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Carmenita Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Carmenita Middle School had an API growth score of 940 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Carmenita Middle School's 2011 base score was 939 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Carmenita Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carmenita Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Abc Unified District Spending
$8,749Per Pupil
The Abc Unified spends $8,749 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Abc Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Whitney High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Wisdom Mission High School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Cerritos High School 1.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Abc Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Carmenita Middle School13435 East 166TH St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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84%
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Algebra I
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93%
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92%
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77%
English Language Arts
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78%
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54%
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46%
Math
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67%
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49%
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39%
Algebra I
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96%
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61%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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79%
district
51%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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58%
district
25%
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23%
Geometry
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100%
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97%
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83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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77%
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52%
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35%
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Language
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55%
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47%
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Mathematics
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84%
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60%
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Reading
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71%
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55%
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49%
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Spelling
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82%
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73%
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60%
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Algebra I
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90%
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87%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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77%
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57%
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Math
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70%
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46%
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Algebra I
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81%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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54%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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70%
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29%
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31%
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Geometry
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99%
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94%
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84%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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76%
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55%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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80%
district
62%
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52%
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Algebra I
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98%
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92%
state
81%
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English Language Arts
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91%
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63%
state
54%
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Math
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75%
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51%
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43%
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Algebra I
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74%
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65%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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81%
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59%
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48%
General Mathematics
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32%
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27%
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30%
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Geometry
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96%
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93%
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87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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92%
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68%
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56%
Social Science Grade 8
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80%
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57%
state
42%
Algebra I
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84%
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49%
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28%
General Mathematics
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32%
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27%
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26%
Geometry
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96%
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48%
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26%
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Algebra I
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98%
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91%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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86%
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63%
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55%
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Math
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78%
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55%
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49%
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Algebra I
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88%
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70%
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46%
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English Language Arts
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92%
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65%
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General Mathematics
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47%
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31%
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31%
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Geometry
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92%
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86%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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94%
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74%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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87%
district
64%
state
47%
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Algebra I
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92%
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47%
state
31%
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General Mathematics
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47%
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31%
state
27%
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Geometry
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92%
district
45%
state
27%
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Algebra I
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95%
district
85%
state
83%
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English Language Arts
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86%
district
67%
state
57%
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Math
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74%
district
59%
state
50%
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Algebra I
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74%
district
74%
state
47%
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English Language Arts
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87%
district
67%
state
57%
change 9%
General Mathematics
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43%
district
47%
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32%
change 8%
Geometry
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99%
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95%
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88%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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96%
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75%
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63%
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Social Science Grade 8
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86%
district
65%
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 674
47%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Carmenita Middle School had 16% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
64%
Hispanic
15%
Black
9%
White
8%
Two or More Races
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Carmenita Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Carmenita Middle School
Carmenita is an excellent middle school that works to close the gap the learning gap. With teachers like Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Strouse who teach language arts and discipline, manners, and life skills. students succeed at a high rate of excellence.
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 18, 2011
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