Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Carver Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Carver Academy's student population of 459 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
44%
7%
White
17%
73%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Academy's ranking?
George Washington Carver Academy is ranked #1173 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are George Washington Carver Academy often compared to?
George Washington Carver Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Academy?
459 students attend George Washington Carver Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of George Washington Carver Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Academy offer ?
George Washington Carver Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver Academy part of?
George Washington Carver Academy is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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