Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Carpenter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carpenter Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Carpenter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5431 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Middle School's ranking?
Carpenter Middle School is ranked #5431 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carpenter Middle School often compared to?
Carpenter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haggard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Middle School?
505 students attend Carpenter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Carpenter Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpenter Middle School?
Carpenter Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carpenter Middle School offer ?
Carpenter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carpenter Middle School part of?
Carpenter Middle School is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carpenter Middle School located?
Carpenter Middle School is located in the Park Forest neighborhood of Plano, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Park Forest.
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