Summary:
Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Maplewood, Minnesota, serving 878 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 338 out of 463 districts in the state.
Carver Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 29.16% White, 22.44% African American, 17.31% Hispanic, and 22.44% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (35.58%), Reading (38.28%), and Science (24.82%) were all below the state averages. Carver Elementary also ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools for most student groups, including Female Students, Male Students, White Students, and Special Education Students. Interestingly, the school performs better for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top third of schools for these subgroups.
The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.74% in 2020-2021 to 64.69% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Royal Oaks Elementary and Woodbury Elementary, Carver Elementary generally underperforms, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. However, the school's diverse student population and relatively strong performance for certain subgroups suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
SchoolDigger Rank:
671st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,340
Students who attend Carver Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1
Number of students: 878
Racial breakdown:
White:
29.2%
African American:
22.4%
Asian:
22.4%
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Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
8.0%
American Indian:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%
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