GERALD P. CARR INTERMEDIATE

Gerald P. Carr Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 1,455 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Gerald P. Carr Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gerald P. Carr Intermediate School, located in Santa Ana, California, serves as a public middle school within the Santa Ana Unified School District. Named in honor of Gerald P. Carr, the commander of the third and final crewed mission to the Skylab space station, the school reflects a commitment to academic growth and preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education in core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to support modern learning standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Carr Intermediate places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement and personal development. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, develop social-emotional skills, and build a sense of community. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous instruction and student well-being, the school strives to create an environment where young adolescents can succeed academically and socially as they prepare for the rigors of secondary education.

For more information, contact Gerald P. Carr Intermediate at (714) 480-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.