Serving 128 students in grades 5-6, Carver Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
24%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Carver Academy?
128 students attend Carver Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carver Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Academy?
Carver Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Carver Academy offer ?
Carver Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Carver Academy part of?
Carver Academy is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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