GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

George Washington Carver Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 794 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, George Washington Carver Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Carver Middle School, located in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a historically significant area and serves a predominantly Latino and African American student population. As part of the LAUSD system, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core academic subjects while navigating the challenges of an urban educational environment.

Academically, Carver Middle School works to align its curriculum with state standards, often offering various programs to support student growth, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and services for students with special needs. Like many schools in the district, Carver emphasizes the importance of a safe learning environment and community engagement to support student success. Families and community members interested in specific updates, staff directories, or current school policies can typically find resources through the district’s official portals or the school's online platforms.

For more information, contact George Washington Carver Middle at (323) 846-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4410 McKinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011-3614
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 794 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
794
Teachers:
34.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 794 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.7%
Black or African American
7.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
White
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.