George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George Washington Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3329 out of 3628 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 33% |
| Black | 98% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George Washington Carver Elementary School is William M. Raines High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Northwestern Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tiger Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Tiger Academy Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 217 students10
0.6 miles
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840 0.6 K-5 217 - Jacksonville Carter G. Woodson Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 408 students10
0.8 miles
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004 0.8 PK-5 408 - Jacksonville William M. Raines High School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,373 student10
0.8 miles
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3049 0.8 9-12 1,373 - Jacksonville Northwestern Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 524 students10
0.9 miles
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100 0.9 6-8 524 - Jacksonville Grand Park Career Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 94 students
1.2 miles
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894 1.2 6-12 94
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