At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
648
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
14%-56.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Carson MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 648 students. It is part of the North Allegheny SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNorth Allegheny SD
County42003
CityPittsburgh
ZIP15237
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421701005108
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment648
White77.7%
Hispanic / Latino4.1%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races4.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
77.7%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
2.9%
Asian
10.5%
Two+
4.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.