Summary
G W Carver Middle is a public charter middle school in Waco, Texas, serving 393 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population. The school is part of the Waco Independent School District, which is ranked 905 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
G W Carver Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas, with only 9-21% of students proficient or better in reading, 5-7% in math, and 3-11% in other subjects, compared to state averages of 50-56%. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.3% to 2.7%, and an extremely high percentage (95.93%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's low performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $12,314 to $15,423 per student in recent years, which is higher than nearby schools like Cesar Chavez Middle and Indian Spring Middle.
The academic performance of different racial/ethnic groups at G W Carver Middle varies significantly, with White students ranking between 1,655 and 1,749 out of around 1,750 Texas middle schools, while African American and Hispanic students rank even lower, between 1,245 and 2,116 out of around 1,300 and 2,100 schools, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for students in special populations, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, who all rank in the bottom 10-15% of Texas middle schools.
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