George Washington Carver Academy vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend George Washington Carver Academy or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Carver Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
459 students
479 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1117 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
153
155
Grade 7 Students
149
159
Grade 8 Students
157
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
13%
% Black
44%
35%
% White
17%
29%
% Hawaiian
5%
7%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
