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#1833 of 2,268 schools in GA

Carver Middle School

Middle School · Walton County · Monroe, GA

A Walton County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1095 Good Hope Rd, Monroe, GA 30655

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Carver Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carver Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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

$68,292

Median home value

$290,900

Median rent

$1,099/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monroe Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–111.7 mi90Compare →
George Walton AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.8 mi692Compare →
Loganville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–8Not available1,307Compare →
Youth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available1,208Compare →

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.

Walton County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carver Middle School is listed in Walton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carver Middle School

Carver Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe, GA, part of Walton County, serving approximately 853 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% 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 853 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle School is 15.5:1. 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 GA?

Carver Middle School ranks #1,833 of 2,268 schools in GA.

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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% 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?

70.0% 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
853
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Walton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 30655)
28,349
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
35.8
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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30655; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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