George Washington Carver Academy School District
School District · Highland Park, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating George Washington Carver Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge George Washington Carver Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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George Washington Carver Elementary School
Highland Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Highland Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#178 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,819
+$5,236 vs Michigan median
District size
375 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in George Washington Carver Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington Carver Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | George Washington Carver Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About George Washington Carver Academy
George Washington Carver Academy is a Highland Park, Michigan school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $19,819 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, George Washington Carver Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is George Washington Carver Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, George Washington Carver Academy students show an average math proficiency of 4.6% and ELA proficiency of 11.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in George Washington Carver Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in George Washington Carver Academy with test data.
Schools in George Washington Carver Academy
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Highland Park
- Total Enrollment
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- District spending per student
- $19,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for George Washington Carver Academy?
The average composite rating for George Washington Carver Academy is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Academy's district-level spending was $19,819 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in George Washington Carver Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in George Washington Carver Academy is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in George Washington Carver Academy?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is the highest-rated school in George Washington Carver Academy with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in George Washington Carver Academy?
Across schools in George Washington Carver Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 4.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 4.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 11.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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