Serving 50 students in grades 6-12, Carver Exceptional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver Exceptional Center's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Exceptional Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Exceptional Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3258 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
48%
21%
White
24%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Exceptional Center's ranking?
Carver Exceptional Center is ranked #3258 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carver Exceptional Center often compared to?
Carver Exceptional Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Caminiti Exceptional Center, Calvin A. Hunsinger School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Carver Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carver Exceptional Center?
50 students attend Carver Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carver Exceptional Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Exceptional Center?
Carver Exceptional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carver Exceptional Center offer ?
Carver Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carver Exceptional Center part of?
Carver Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Carver Exceptional Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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