Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carver Dual Language School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swinney Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver Dual Language School's student population of 468 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carver Dual Language School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Dual Language School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
74%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
2%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Dual Language School's ranking?
Carver Dual Language School is ranked #1798 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carver Dual Language School often compared to?
Carver Dual Language Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Melcher Elementary School, Genesis School Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Carver Dual Language School?
468 students attend Carver Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Carver Dual Language School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Dual Language School?
Carver Dual Language School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carver Dual Language School offer ?
Carver Dual Language School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Dual Language School part of?
Carver Dual Language School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver Dual Language School located?
Carver Dual Language School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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