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#3716 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
George Washington Carver EL Academy
Elementary School · Amarillo ISD · Amarillo, TX
An Amarillo ISD elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1905 W 12TH, Amarillo, TX 79107
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Carver EL Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver EL Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), 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
$39,474
Median home value
$88,400
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
6%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Belmar ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 378 | 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.
Amarillo ISD
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #24 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Carver EL Academy is listed in AMARILLO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver EL Academy
George Washington Carver EL Academy is a public elementary school in Amarillo, TX, part of Amarillo ISD, serving approximately 352 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,716 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver EL Academy
What grades does George Washington Carver EL Academy serve?
George Washington Carver EL Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Carver EL Academy?
George Washington Carver EL Academy has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver EL Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver EL Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver EL Academy rank in TX?
George Washington Carver EL Academy ranks #3,716 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is George Washington Carver EL Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver EL Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Washington Carver EL Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver EL Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Washington Carver EL Academy a charter school?
No, George Washington Carver EL Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Carver EL Academy a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver EL Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver EL Academy?
75.9% of students at George Washington Carver EL Academy 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (806) 326-4150
- Area population (ZIP 79107)
- 36,425
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 79107; 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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