George Washington Carver Middle School
Tel:
(305) 444-7388
George Washington Carver Middle School serves 1,012 students in grades 6-8.
George Washington Carver Middle School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
George Washington Carver Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
George Washington Carver Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,012 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
George Washington Carver Middle School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (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 0.49, 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 | #17 out of 3633 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 33% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade 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 Middle School is True North Classical Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Henry S. West Laboratory School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George W. Carver Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami George W. Carver Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 397 students10
0.1 miles
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286 0.1 PK-5 397 - Miami True North Classical Academy High School Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
4627 Pince De Leon Blvd
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 995-1000 0.2 9-12 n/a - Miami Frances S. Tucker Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 332 students10
0.4 miles
3500 S Douglas Rd
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 567-3533 0.4 PK-5 332 - Miami Coral Gables Senior High Adult Education
0.6 miles
450 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 443-4871 0.6 n/a n/a - Miami Coral Gables Senior High School Magnet School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,361 students10
0.6 miles
450 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 443-4871 0.6 9-12 3,361
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