George Washington Carver Elementary School
Tel:
(301)863-4076
- George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
George Washington Carver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Carver Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #1055 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 16% |
| Black | 52% | 34% |
| White | 21% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Mary's County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Carver Elementary School is Great Mills High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Chesapeake Charter School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Mills Great Mills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1583 students
0.5 miles
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301)863-4001 0.5 9-12 1583 - Lexington Park Chesapeake Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 380 students
0.8 miles
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301)863-9585 0.8 K-8 380 - Lexington Park Lexington Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
1.4 miles
46763 Shangri La Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301)863-4085 1.4 PK-5 600 - Great Mills Greenview Knolls Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
2.2 miles
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301)863-4095 2.2 PK-5 438 - Park Hall Park Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
2.4 miles
20343 Hermanville Rd
Park Hall, MD 20667
(301)863-4054 2.4 PK-5 635
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