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Carver Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 498 students

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Posted September 8, 2009

In my opinion, Carver Middle is the best middle school in Scotland County. The principle always puts academics first but is also there to encourage all students in whatever they choose to do. Carver has the best sports program also. The football coaches have led the school to several championships, the cheerleading program is one of the best that I have ever seen for middle school cheerleaders, by the time these students finish middle school, they are more than ready for high school sports. Also the girls softball team is one to be reckoned with. The teachers and staff care about each and everyone of the students. It is worth it to move into the Laurel Hill school district so that your children can go to Carver!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

The new principal is an outstanding leader who interacts well not only with her staff, but also the children. Academics and discipline are high priorities and all the teachers are consistent in these expectations. The SCHOLARS after school program is encouraged for students who may need tutoring in math and reading. Electives include band, art, and computers. The PE dept has a male and female coach who also work with the sports programs. Volleyball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, baseball and cheerleading are available at Carver. There is a Child and Family Support Team that consists of a school social worker and a RN. There is also a full time school counselor, absentee counselor, and resource officer. The teachers are well qualified and go the extra mile for the students. They are fortunate to have 2 assistant principals and a very helpful office staff. Carver is beautifully maintained both inside and out.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted April 12, 2007

The teachers have high standards for students at this school. There is an AG program as well as support for the Resource students. There is even a self-contained classroom of severe and profoundly handicapped students. Every classroom has at least two computers and there are three labs as well as three computer/technology classrooms. Art, chorus and band are taught as electives. The gym is very well fitted out. There are full-blown football, baseball and softball fields (all separate). The media center is very well stocked and has a full-time librarian. The school has a full-time guidance counselor, a social worker, and a nurse. There is an after-school tutoring program and a sports program.
—Submitted by a teacher


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian92%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian85%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial87%
American Indian84%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students56%
Female59%
Male52%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial73%
American Indian53%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English57%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 45% 31%
White 39% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 14% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Robert Guzman
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 462-4674
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18601 Fieldcrest Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
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Phone: (910) 462-4669

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