Carver Magnet School
- Carver Magnet School serves 433 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% 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 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #20 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 33% |
| White | 60% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Faine Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
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 1.0 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 Grades: K-5 | 473 students
1.6 miles
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1483 1.6 K-5 473
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