- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, MI
George Washington Carver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260024908630Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 155
- students enrolled
George Washington Carver Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: George Washington Carver Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024908630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
George Washington Carver Middle School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260024908630 · Highland Park, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
155 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington Carver Elementary School (217 students)
George Washington Carver Middle School grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How George Washington Carver Middle School compares
George Washington Carver Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.7%
White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, George Washington Carver Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for George Washington Carver Academy reports $19,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Middle School
How many students attend George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Middle School?
100.0% of students at George Washington Carver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Middle School is African American at 98.7% of enrollment, in Highland Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in George Washington Carver Academy?
Besides George Washington Carver Middle School, George Washington Carver Academy also operates George Washington Carver Elementary School (217 students). See the George Washington Carver Academy district page for the complete list.