C
Below Average
50/100

Carleton Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8900 15 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
619
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−9 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%26%reading -6 pts, math -19 pts31st percentile (list)
Black42%8%reading +19 pts, math -6 pts70th percentile (list)
Asian67%57%reading -6 pts, math -14 pts30th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income41%18%reading +8 pts, math -5 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8900 15 MILE RD
City Sterling Heights
ZIP Code 48312
District 2635190
NCES School ID 263519007114
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48312

Understanding the community around Carleton Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,549
Per Capita Income $34,788
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $232,600
Median Rent $1,098
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
View full data for ZIP 48312 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carleton Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.7%
Black 20.8%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 619
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carleton Middle School?
Carleton Middle School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carleton Middle School?
Carleton Middle School has 619 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Carleton Middle School serve?
Carleton Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carleton Middle School receive per student?
Carleton Middle School receives $17,425 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carleton Middle School in 48312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$299,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,459
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
24.0%

Other Schools in 48312

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026