Carver (charles J.) Elementary School
Tel:
(562)229-7840
- Carver (charles J.) Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Carver (charles J.) Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Carver (charles J.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carver (charles J.) Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Carver (charles J.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carver (charles J.) Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1019 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carver (charles J.) Elementary School is Cerritos High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nixon (patricia) Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cerritos Nixon (patricia) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 787 students
0.5 miles
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7895 0.5 K-6 787 - Cerritos Elliott (william F) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 539 students
0.6 miles
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7850 0.6 K-6 539 - Cerritos Cerritos High School Grades: 9-12 | 2186 students
0.7 miles
12500 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7715 0.7 9-12 2186 - Cerritos Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 637 students
0.7 miles
12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7795 0.7 7-8 637 - Lakewood Artesia High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1482 students
0.8 miles
12108 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562)229-7700 0.8 9-12 1482
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