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Carver Academy

Public | 6-8 | 453 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 10, 2010

The teachers asre caring and love their job. However, all the good ones keep leaving and going to other schools. Poor leadership is to blame.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

Is one of the best school the only problems sometimes you can not to talk to some of the teachers or they wont help you with some issues but my son os happy and he is a great student and that's what matter the most.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education60%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education83%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education40%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented85%

Reading

All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education25%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented97%

Writing

All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education63%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education70%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education50%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented85%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 49% 48%
Black 41% 14%
White 10% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 21%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 88%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1601 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
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Phone: (254) 757-0787

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