Below Average
#3102 of 3,778 schools in FL
Carver Middle School
Middle School · Lake · Leesburg, FL
A Lake middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 N. BEECHER ST, Leesburg, FL 34748
- Math 38% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leesburg), 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
$53,768
Median home value
$226,200
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| First Academy-leesburgPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Lake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| East Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,094 | 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.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #41 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Middle School is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Middle School
Carver Middle School is a public middle school in Leesburg, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 724 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,102 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Middle School
What grades does Carver Middle School serve?
Carver Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carver Middle School?
Carver Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Middle School rank in FL?
Carver Middle School ranks #3,102 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Carver Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver Middle School a charter school?
No, Carver Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carver Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Middle School?
52.3% of students at Carver Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.5%
- Phone
- (352) 787-7868
- Area population (ZIP 34748)
- 45,960
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 34748; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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