Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, G W Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
G W Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7933 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
51%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G W Carver Middle School's ranking?
G W Carver Middle School is ranked #7933 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend G W Carver Middle School?
393 students attend G W Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of G W Carver Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Carver Middle School?
G W Carver Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does G W Carver Middle School offer ?
G W Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is G W Carver Middle School part of?
G W Carver Middle School is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is G W Carver Middle School located?
G W Carver Middle School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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