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Carpinteria Middle

Carpinteria Unified · Santa Barbara County · 5351 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2101

(805) 684-4544

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5/10
#666
Rank 666 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #777 · 41st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #608 · 54th percentile
Science6/10 · #639 · 52nd percentile

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School Overview

Carpinteria Middle sits in one of those small coastal towns that feels a little tucked away from the busier parts of Santa Barbara County — which is honestly part of its charm. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores nudging slightly ahead of English, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded program in a tight-knit community setting. If you're drawn to a slower-paced beach town vibe where kids can walk to the surf after school and still get a solid education, Carpinteria is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

369 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
291 (79%)
White
67 (18%)
Multiple Races
8 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners172 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged271 (73%)
Students with Disabilities67 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

437
Enrollment
25.9
Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #967 · 30th percentile

31 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found