Excellent
#140 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 10% in state
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Elementary School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 Rollins Avenue, Dothan, AL 36301
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 99% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 99% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,124
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Beverlye Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–6 | 2.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dothan City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is a public elementary school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 427 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
What grades does Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology serve?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology rank in AL?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology ranks #140 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
57.6% of students at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1440
- Area population (ZIP 36301)
- 38,627
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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