Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson, California | Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,334 | #853 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13811 of 15,369 | #12976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 843 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 19.8).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 89.7%).
- •Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 341.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle ranks higher (24.3 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andrew Carnegie Middle and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 843. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 977th of 1,334 and Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is 853rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).