Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver Middle School's student population of 697 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
71%
32%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Middle School's ranking?
Carver Middle School is ranked #986 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carver Middle School often compared to?
Carver Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken Middle School, E. P. Todd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
697 students attend Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Carver Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Middle School offer ?
Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Middle School part of?
Carver Middle School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
School Reviews
4 10/13/2021
I go to a carver and I am in 8 and it is a good school.
2 2/28/2020
I hate carved middle school there sloppy and very disturbing school. They also have rats and bugs that come inside the building and go everywhere, if you get D-Hall (Detetion) and you don't go, you will get suspended for a week, so I recommend that you should not go there for your goods .
5 7/6/2015
Carver Middle School embraces AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) principles to
promote a career and college readiness culture and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) pedagogy. Students participate in the fine arts through chorus, band, orchestra and award winning art instruction. Additionally, 7th and 8th graders have the opportunity to participate in football, basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Unrelated to this review, this website lists Spartanburg Freshman academy as the nearest middle school. However, it is not a middle school but the freshman campus of the High School. The nearest middle school is E. P. Todd School.
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