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#694 of 1,356 schools in AL
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Elementary School · Macon County · Tuskegee, AL
A Macon County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 Union Springs Hwy, Tuskegee, AL 36083
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Carver Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 72 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver Elementary School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuskegee), 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
$45,313
Median home value
$89,100
Median rent
$692/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Macon County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Wolfe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 125 | Compare → |
| Notasulga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Carver Elementary School is listed in Macon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tuskegee, AL, part of Macon County, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School serve?
George Washington Carver Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver Elementary School rank in AL?
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #694 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Washington Carver Elementary School a charter school?
No, George Washington Carver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver Elementary School?
90.7% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (334) 727-2700
- Area population (ZIP 36083)
- 9,355
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 36083; 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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