Serving 488 students in grades 1-6, Carver Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Carver Center's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Center ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Center's ranking?
Carver Center is ranked #10 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carver Center often compared to?
Carver Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Midland Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carver Center?
488 students attend Carver Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carver Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Center?
Carver Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Center offer ?
Carver Center offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carver Center part of?
Carver Center is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver Center located?
Carver Center is located in the Moody neighborhood of Midland, TX.
School Reviews
5 8/16/2022
Very good school. The teachers are awesome.
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