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Carver Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 699 students

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Posted October 16, 2012

Would not recommend this school esp. for those parents that take bullying serious...The new principal needs to be let go.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2011

I love Carver Elementary because of its collaborative classroom. My son is on the Autism spectrum and the key to success for him was the working together of the regular ed teacher and the special ed teacher. He remained in a regular classroom setting. The principal, the parent liaison, the teacher and student assistants, and all of the staff worked together to everything possible to make every student successful. The also encourage the parents by letting know that are apart of their child's education. A grateful parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I love Carver elementary because its a great school. One of the things I rember most as parent of a student at that school is that the principle would stand in the hall way every morning and would personally meet amd greet each one one those students and call them by name as they passed her always with a smile on her face. Mrs. Spencer has done alot to improve carver and make it a better school.The teachers are all onboard with each other and all work well together.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students72%
Female students81%
Male students63%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students76%
Female students76%
Male students76%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

Math

All Students35%
Female students38%
Male students33%
Black students30%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students50%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English35%
Not migrant35%

Science

All Students74%
Female students76%
Male students72%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students67%
Female students69%
Male students66%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant67%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female students45%
Male students36%
Black students35%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic40%
White students61%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students76%
Female students73%
Male students79%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%

English: Writing

All Students75%
Female students84%
Male students66%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students34%
Female students34%
Male students33%
Black students30%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic27%
White students44%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English34%
Not migrant34%

Science

All Students86%
Female students80%
Male students91%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 73% 26%
White 21% 57%
Hispanic 6% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6160 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: (757) 591-4950

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