Carson Junior High School

Carson Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9
525 N Westwood,  Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
3.5
1,125 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ray Chavez
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
16%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
10%
State Average
31%
Math
75%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Economically disadvantaged
66%
Hispanic
58.9%
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Limited English proficient
18.5%
White
15.9%
Native American
11.6%
Black
6.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Asian
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/20/2026
My child suffered in this school. They are special needs and the teachers isolated, bullied and there was no support. When my child was sexualy harassed (another student was trying to take photos over the bathroom stall). The school principals never filed incident reports or returned our calls. They...
principal
2/23/2026
This is a great school with a great community that cares about their kids success and supports each other.
2.0 other
10/17/2025
This school is TERRIBLE DONT send your kids here unless they like FIGHTING, SMOKING, and bullying. This is the worst school I’ve been too and no one even learns worst learning ever and everyone is disrespectful. I give this school a three DONT send your kids here.
2.0 parent
8/6/2025
I really wanted to give this school a good review because my daughter just started and loved it so far but they expect her to walk so far to school and there are no bus routes. She’s a small girl with asthma just getting out of 6th grade. Unfortunately I won’t be able to let her stay at the school....

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Carson Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-9 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,125 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Carson Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $386,701. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westwood High School, East Valley Academy and Crossroads, Dobson-Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carson Junior High School.

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