George Washington Carver Middle School
Tel:
(601)484-4484
- George Washington Carver Middle School serves 341 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
Top Placements
George Washington Carver Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Washington Carver Middle School's student population of 341 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Carver Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Carver Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #767 out of 840 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 94% | 49% |
| White | 4% | 43% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Carver Middle School is Lauderdale Co Educational & Skills (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lauderdale Co Educational & Skills (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is T J Harris Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian T J Harris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
0.3 miles
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601)482-1683 0.3 PK-5 636 - Meridian Lauderdale Co Educational & Skills Grades: K-12 | 15 students
0.6 miles
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601)581-3518 0.6 K-12 15 - Meridian Magnolia Grove School Grades: 6-11 | 10 students
0.7 miles
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601)581-8087 0.7 6-11 10 - Meridian Oakland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
1.0 miles
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601)482-3541 1.0 PK-5 496 - Meridian Marion Park Complex Alternative School
Grades: M
1.5 miles
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601)484-5166 1.5 M n/a
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