Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-4, G W Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
77%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend G W Carver Elementary School?
213 students attend G W Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of G W Carver Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Carver Elementary School?
G W Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does G W Carver Elementary School offer ?
G W Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is G W Carver Elementary School part of?
G W Carver Elementary School is part of Marshall Independent School District.
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