Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, Carver College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
70%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
1%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(21-22)6-9%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
17.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carver College And Career Academy?
315 students attend Carver College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carver College And Career Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver College And Career Academy?
Carver College And Career Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carver College And Career Academy offer ?
Carver College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver College And Career Academy part of?
Carver College And Career Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Carver College And Career Academy located?
Carver College And Career Academy is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Riverview.
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