George Washington Carver Middle School vs. Northwest Junior High School
Should I attend George Washington Carver Middle School or Northwest Junior High 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
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Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Northwest Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
284 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#588 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
79
116
Grade 7 Students
107
156
Grade 8 Students
86
159
Ungraded Students
12
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
94%
93%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%