George Washington Carver Elementary School

303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
George Washington Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
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Black
96%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #1197 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
389 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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