Carver Elementary School

85 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carver Elementary School serves 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carver Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1093 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
94%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #1093 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
743 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carver Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Carver School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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