Carver Magnet School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(334) 794-1440
Carver Magnet School serves 433 students in grades 6-8.
Carver Magnet School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Carver Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Carver Magnet School's student population of 433 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carver Magnet School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carver Magnet School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #29 out of 1270 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 33% |
| White | 60% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Carver Magnet School is Houston County Alternative School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Faine Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Faine Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 339 students10
0.2 miles
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455 0.2 PK-5 339 - Dothan Pass Academy Alternative School
1.0 miles
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1474 1 n/a n/a - Dothan Houston County Alternative School Alternative School Grades: K-12
1.2 miles
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-9295 1.2 K-12 n/a - Dothan Hope High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168 1.4 9-12 n/a - Dothan Grandview Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
1.6 miles
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483 1.6 K-5 473
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