Serving 93 students in grades 7-8, Carver Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
71%
47%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Middle School's ranking?
Carver Middle School is ranked #250 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
93 students attend Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Carver Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Middle School offer ?
Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Middle School part of?
Carver Middle School is part of Hinds County School District.
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