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 was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
94%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Middle School is ranked #758 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Middle School?
284 students attend George Washington Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of George Washington Carver Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Middle School offer ?
George Washington Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington Carver Middle School part of?
George Washington Carver Middle School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.
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