Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, Carver College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
70%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)6-9%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carver College And Career Academy?
315 students attend Carver College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carver College And Career Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver College And Career Academy?
Carver College And Career Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carver College And Career Academy offer ?
Carver College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver College And Career Academy part of?
Carver College And Career Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver College And Career Academy located?
Carver College And Career Academy is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Riverview.
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