George Washington Carver Middle School
George Washington Carver Middle School serves 794 students in grades 6-8.
George Washington Carver Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
George Washington Carver Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
George Washington Carver Middle School's student population of 794 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 794 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
George Washington Carver Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8922 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George Washington Carver Middle School is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gabriella Charter 2 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 560 students10
0.2 miles
1041 E. 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 235-7117 0.2 K-5 560 - Los Angeles Forty-ninth Street Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 760 students10
0.3 miles
750 E. 49th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 234-9045 0.3 K-5 760 - Los Angeles Harmony Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 614 students10
0.3 miles
899 E. 42nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 238-0791 0.3 K-5 614 - Los Angeles Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 715 students10
0.4 miles
981 E. 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-5234 0.4 K-5 715 - Los Angeles Aurora Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 425 students10
0.6 miles
1050 E. 52nd Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 238-1500 0.6 K-5 425
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