Carver Elementary School
Carver Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Carver Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Carver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 419 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carver Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #340 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 79% | 48% |
| White | 18% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Davis County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Carver Elementary School is Jdc High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is J E Johnson Elementary School (11.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bassfield Jdc High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 396 students10
4.2 miles
891 Bass Burkett Rd, P O Box 3
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391 4.2 7-12 396 - Carson Jeff Davis County Vocational Technical Center Vocational School
7.0 miles
5080 Hwy 42
Carson, MS 39427
(601) 792-5005 7 n/a n/a - Prentiss J E Johnson Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 551 students10
11.9 miles
2429 Mississippi Ave.
Prentiss, MS 39424
(601) 792-4581 11.9 K-8 551 - Sumrall Sumrall High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 562 students10
12.2 miles
198 Center Avenue
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4730 12.2 9-12 562 - Sumrall Sumrall Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 963 students10
12.3 miles
198 Todd Rd.
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-4289 12.3 K-5 963
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