Excellent
#2 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
George W. Carver Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Coral Gables, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
238 GRAND AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33133
- Math 92% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George W. Carver Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George W. Carver Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,734
Median home value
$906,800
Median rent
$1,945/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33133; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis S.tucker K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| International Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Carrollton School-sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| St Hugh Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 248 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #1 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George W. Carver Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George W. Carver Elementary School
George W. Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coral Gables, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George W. Carver Elementary School
What grades does George W. Carver Elementary School serve?
George W. Carver Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George W. Carver Elementary School?
George W. Carver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George W. Carver Elementary School rank in FL?
George W. Carver Elementary School ranks #2 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is George W. Carver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George W. Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 George W. Carver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George W. Carver Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George W. Carver Elementary School a charter school?
No, George W. Carver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George W. Carver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George W. Carver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George W. Carver Elementary School?
23.7% of students at George W. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (305) 443-5286
- Area population (ZIP 33133)
- 34,651
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 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 33133; 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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