Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W. Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George W. Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George W. Carver Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George W. Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W. Carver Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
15%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George W. Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George W. Carver Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are George W. Carver Elementary School often compared to?
George W. Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coconut Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend George W. Carver Elementary School?
567 students attend George W. Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of George W. Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W. Carver Elementary School?
George W. Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does George W. Carver Elementary School offer ?
George W. Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George W. Carver Elementary School part of?
George W. Carver Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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