John B. Cary Elementary School vs. George W. Carver Elementary School
Should I attend John B. Cary Elementary School or George W. Carver Elementary 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
John B. Cary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
George W. Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B. Cary Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W. Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
220 students
378 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1573 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1767 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
57
Grade 1 Students
42
65
Grade 2 Students
28
67
Grade 3 Students
40
51
Grade 4 Students
38
76
Grade 5 Students
25
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
52%
89%
% White
27%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%