Serving 266 students in grades 5-8, 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 19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
74%
47%
White
14%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Covington County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Middle School's ranking?
Carver Middle School is ranked #752 out of 795 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
266 students attend Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Carver Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Middle School offer ?
Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Middle School part of?
Carver Middle School is part of Covington County School District.
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