George Washington Carver Academy is a public PreKindergarten-8 charter school in Highland Park, Michigan in Metro Detroit. It is located in a former Farmer Jack supermarket. It is named after George Washington Carver.
Serving 155 students in grades 5-8, George Washington Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
George Washington Carver Middle School's student population of 155 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Light Blue and Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2835 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Middle School is ranked #2835 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Middle School?
155 students attend George Washington Carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of George Washington Carver Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Middle School offer ?
George Washington Carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver Middle School part of?
George Washington Carver Middle School is part of George Washington Carver Academy School District.
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