Carver Middle

Summary:

Carver Middle is a public middle school located in Chester, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,022 students. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carver Middle faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (51.57%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 20.42% to 65.62% African American students. Academically, Carver Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 374 and 400 out of 415-422 schools over the past several years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Bailey Bridge Middle and Thomas C. Boushall Middle, which generally rank in the middle to upper-middle range. Carver Middle's test scores are also consistently lower than the Chesterfield County and Virginia averages across various subject areas and grade levels.

Additionally, Carver Middle has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.3% to 80.33% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 33.1% to 85.45%. While the school faces significant challenges, there are also pockets of success, such as in Algebra I and Earth Science, that could be leveraged to drive overall improvement. Addressing the issues at Carver Middle will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3800 Cougar Trail
       Chester, VA  23831


(804) 524-3620

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,948 Help


Feeder schools for Carver Middle:

Elementary:    C.C. Wells Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,022

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.6%
White:
28.4%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Compare Details Carver Middle ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.85. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Carver Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver Middle is $6,948, which is the 6th highest among 12 middle schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver Middle 400th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Carver Middle in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carver Middle

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Rank History for all students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.06 148th 340 56.5%
2006 42.32 248th 383 35.2%
2007 47.02 225th 387 41.9%
2008 50.01 202nd 391 48.3%
2009 50.04 188th 390 51.8%
2010 47.32 220th 408 46.1%
2011 37.77 298th 413 27.8%
2012 48.84 217th 413 47.5%
2013 33.75 294th 416 29.3%
2014 35.37 283rd 416 32.0%
2015 41.18 256th 412 37.9%
2016 25.96 339th 409 17.1%
2017 38.80 277th 415 33.3%
2018 32.90 310th 413 24.9%
2019 29.23 333rd 424 21.5%
2021 17.19 374th 419 10.7%
2022 11.41 387th 415 6.7%
2023 12.40 389th 422 7.8%
2024 7.85 400th 417 4.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.23 203rd 231 12.1%
2024 16.07 220th 237 7.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.61 390th 402 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.56 383rd 411 6.8%
2024 6.09 395th 407 2.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.36 244th 278 12.2%
2024 7.07 279th 281 0.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.72 107th 114 6.1%
2024 9.93 121st 123 1.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.07 377th 409 7.8%
2024 10.37 384th 407 5.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.67 263rd 298 11.7%
2024 11.70 284th 299 5.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.36 236th 275 14.2%
2024 14.53 249th 272 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Carver Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.77 375th 402 6.7%
2024 6.63 388th 396 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Open Quote Moved to get to a better district and this is an improvement from other schools in the county. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Open Quote My daughter is thriving at Carver Middle School. I can't say enough about the teachers, I've been very impressed with the curriculum, the use of technology to make learning easier and more effective and the steps taken by the teachers and administrators to make the school a safe and nurturing environment. I was anxious for my child going into middle school, leftover feelings of unease from my middle school days. I was quickly assured as I see a spark in her that I never have before, better grades than ever and a willingness to take learning more seriously. I owe this to Carver Middle School Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote Some teachers are unfairly disciplining some students for every little minor infraction but letting other kids get by. Seems like some discrimination might be going on here. I had high hopes for my child here but now I cannot wait to get my child out of this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carver Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 530 530
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 574 574
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 649 649
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 666 666
1993 540 152 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 515 173 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1995 521 167 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 521 167 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 545 169 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1998 778 230 23 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1055
1999 808 246 33 32 5 n/a n/a 0 1124
2000 817 252 44 37 8 n/a n/a -4 1154
2001 845 326 43 29 15 n/a n/a 0 1258
2002 927 406 38 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1402
2003 927 406 38 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1402
2004 922 446 37 34 5 n/a n/a 1 1445
2005 739 428 35 43 25 n/a n/a 5 1275
2006 683 508 38 41 9 n/a n/a 7 1286
2007 622 512 35 64 8 n/a n/a 22 1263
2008 603 527 42 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1254
2009 390 383 21 31 2 n/a n/a 1 828
2010 398 380 27 32 3 n/a n/a 2 842
2011 514 470 26 62 3 2 45 0 1122
2012 488 481 23 67 2 5 56 0 1122
2013 433 472 21 71 2 2 57 0 1058
2014 422 473 29 79 1 2 60 0 1066
2015 377 449 22 92 2 0 62 0 1004
2016 365 452 24 86 1 0 52 0 980
2017 331 489 19 95 2 0 52 0 988
2018 344 509 25 111 2 0 60 0 1051
2019 312 511 23 110 0 1 63 0 1020
2020 318 521 17 111 4 3 50 0 1024
2021 294 554 8 107 2 0 50 0 1015
2022 310 555 13 137 5 3 52 0 1075
2023 290 527 12 140 6 6 41 0 1022

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carver Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 35.4 14.9 n/a
1990 574 39.8 14.4 n/a
1991 649 43.3 14.9 n/a
1992 666 44.1 15.1 n/a
1993 713 43.2 16.5 n/a
1994 704 28.5 n/a 12.1
1995 717 n/a 0.0 12.4
1996 717 n/a 0.0 12.4
1997 740 n/a 0.0 11.8
1998 1055 n/a 0.0 14.3
1999 1124 72.4 15.5 16.3
2000 1154 n/a 0.0 15.8
2001 1258 86.4 14.6 18.2
2002 1402 98.2 14.3 22.8
2003 1402 98.2 14.3 22.8
2004 1445 101.6 14.2 21.6
2005 1275 102.6 12.4 23.9
2006 1286 90.0 14.3 23.6
2007 1263 91.6 13.8 26.8
2008 1254 64.3 19.5 28.7
2009 828 48.2 17.2 31.4
2010 842 48.0 17.5 32.6
2011 1122 61.8 18.1 33.1
2012 1122 72.8 15.4 35.5
2013 1058 69.5 15.2 35.5
2014 1066 75.4 14.1 36.6
2015 1004 72.0 13.9 38.6
2016 980 72.0 13.6 40.4
2017 988 73.4 13.4 40.8
2018 1051 72.6 14.4 48.8
2019 1020 73.0 13.9 48.6
2020 1024 70.9 14.4 51.8
2021 1015 73.0 13.9 n/a
2022 1075 70.1 15.3 49.3
2023 1022 71.2 14.3 80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carver Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 35.4 14.9 n/a
1990 574 39.8 14.4 n/a
1991 649 43.3 14.9 n/a
1992 666 44.1 15.1 n/a
1993 713 43.2 16.5 n/a
1994 704 28.5 n/a 12.1
1995 717 n/a 0.0 12.4
1996 717 n/a 0.0 12.4
1997 740 n/a 0.0 11.8
1998 1055 n/a 0.0 14.3
1999 1124 72.4 15.5 16.3
2000 1154 n/a 0.0 15.8
2001 1258 86.4 14.6 18.2
2002 1402 98.2 14.3 22.8
2003 1402 98.2 14.3 22.8
2004 1445 101.6 14.2 21.6
2005 1275 102.6 12.4 23.9
2006 1286 90.0 14.3 23.6
2007 1263 91.6 13.8 26.8
2008 1254 64.3 19.5 28.7
2009 828 48.2 17.2 31.4
2010 842 48.0 17.5 32.6
2011 1122 61.8 18.1 33.1
2012 1122 72.8 15.4 35.5
2013 1058 69.5 15.2 35.5
2014 1066 75.4 14.1 36.6
2015 1004 72.0 13.9 38.6
2016 980 72.0 13.6 40.4
2017 988 73.4 13.4 40.8
2018 1051 72.6 14.4 48.8
2019 1020 73.0 13.9 48.6
2020 1024 70.9 14.4 51.8
2021 1015 73.0 13.9 n/a
2022 1075 70.1 15.3 49.3
2023 1022 71.2 14.3 80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carver Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (6.4%) $6,049 (93.6%) $6,466
2020 $240 (3.6%) $6,515 (96.4%) $6,755
2021 $363 (5.2%) $6,585 (94.8%) $6,948

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 333rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 389th of 422 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Carver Middle)5934.1
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8041.4
 38.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Carver Middle)7153.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7666.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carver Middle)9256
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9682
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%
7th Grade English Reading (Carver Middle)7152.5
 18.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7964.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Carver Middle)5532
 23%
   8th Grade Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7258
 14%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carver Middle)5539
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7153
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Carver Middle)6529.6
 35.4%
   8th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8039.1
 40.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Carver Middle)6655.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7569.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Carver Middle)9596
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Carver Middle)8562
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Carver Middle)9677
 19%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10201022
 0.2%
African American511527
 3.1%
American Indian06
Asian2312
 47.8%
Hispanic110140
 27.3%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White312290
 7.1%
Two or More Races6341
 34.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%80.3%
 31.7%


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Students at Carver Middle are 52% African American, 28% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,022 students attended Carver Middle.

Carver Middle ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Virginia middle schools.


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