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Carver Elementary School

Elementary School · Carver

85 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330

Enrollment

775

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#913 of 1,793

In Carver

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#1 of 2

Carver

Academic growth

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Carver Elementary School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Carver · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.8/10

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About Carver Elementary School

Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carver, MA, part of Carver. Carver Elementary School serves approximately 775 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Carver Elementary School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Carver Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,304
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Carver Elementary School — Students at Carver Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 41.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 42.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
48.3%
2019
Math
41.8%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
19.5%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
34.8%
2023
Math
40.7%
ELA
33.7%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
27.7%
2025
Math
45.3%
ELA
29.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Carver Elementary School Compares

See how Carver Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in MA
Academic
5.1/10
Average
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
56 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

Location

85 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Carver Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Plymouth), which scores notably higher. Another option is Federal Furnace School (rated 8.3/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Plymouth), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cold Spring (rated 7.0/10, 7.0 miles away, in nearby Plymouth), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Carver, see our Carver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Carver Middle/High School Carver 1.0 mi 5.8
WOODSIDE SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Plymouth 3.4 mi
Federal Furnace School Plymouth 3.3 mi 8.3
West Elementary Plymouth 4.6 mi 9.0
Dennett Elementary Plympton 5.7 mi 5.9
Map Academy Charter School Plymouth 5.1 mi 4.3
Rising Tide Charter Public School Plymouth 6.1 mi 8.4
Kingston Intermediate Kingston 6.9 mi 5.5
Kingston Elementary Kingston 7.1 mi 3.9
SAMUEL FULLER SCHOOL Middleboro 5.7 mi 4.6
John T. Nichols Middle Middleborough 6.1 mi 4.5
Hedge Plymouth 7.3 mi 5.9
Plymouth Early Childhood Center Plymouth 6.4 mi 3.4
Plymouth Commun Intermediate Plymouth 6.4 mi 6.6
Cold Spring Plymouth 7.0 mi 7.0
Silver Lake Regional Middle School Kingston 8.5 mi 5.7
Silver Lake Regional High Kingston 8.5 mi 6.2
Halifax Elementary Halifax 8.0 mi 6.7
Middleborough High Middleborough 6.7 mi 7.2
Memorial Early Childhood Center Middleboro 6.7 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02330 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,955

Median Home Value

$409,800

Median Rent

$1,759/mo

Population

11,645

College Educated

27.2%

Homeownership

88.7%

Avg Commute

33.1 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

47

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Briggs Elementary Ashburnham, MA 6.2
Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River, MA 6.2
McKay Elementary School Fitchburg, MA 6.2
Rogers STEM Academy Lowell, MA 6.2
Brookside Milford, MA 6.3
Davis Hill Elementary Holden, MA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carver Elementary School

What grades does Carver Elementary School serve?

Carver Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Carver Elementary School?

Carver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carver Elementary School rank in MA?

Carver Elementary School ranks #913 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Carver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Carver Elementary School a charter school?

No, Carver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carver Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Carver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

District

Carver
District Enrollment
1,488
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,304
District Rank
#1 of 2

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