George Washington Carver

2200 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George Washington Carver ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Washington Carver ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

George Washington Carver's student population of 384 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
384 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Carver ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3090 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
50%
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6-9%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
93%
17%
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White
3%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Carver's ranking?
George Washington Carver is ranked #3090 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver?
384 students attend George Washington Carver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of George Washington Carver students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver?
George Washington Carver has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver offer ?
George Washington Carver offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is George Washington Carver part of?
George Washington Carver is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is George Washington Carver located?
George Washington Carver is located in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 8 other public schools located in Central.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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