Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Carver Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Carver Academy serves the northern part of Waterloo, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 37.5 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Academy's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Academy's ranking?
George Washington Carver Academy is ranked #1161 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are George Washington Carver Academy often compared to?
George Washington Carver Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Academy?
455 students attend George Washington Carver Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of George Washington Carver Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Academy offer ?
George Washington Carver Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Washington Carver Academy part of?
George Washington Carver Academy is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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