Excellent
#359 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Carver Center
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD charter elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 E WALL ST, Midland, TX 79701
- Math 92% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 98% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Center score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carver Center 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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
$57,679
Median home value
$204,000
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–11 | 0.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Ralph Bunche ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| De Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Midland Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #1 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver Center is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Center
Carver Center is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 510 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Center
What grades does Carver Center serve?
Carver Center serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Carver Center?
Carver Center has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Center is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Center rank in TX?
Carver Center ranks #359 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Carver Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Center has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Carver Center a charter school?
Yes, Carver Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carver Center a Title I school?
No, Carver Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Center?
20.0% of students at Carver Center 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (432) 240-6400
- Area population (ZIP 79701)
- 27,678
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 79701; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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