GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ACADEMY

George Washington Carver Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Waterloo Comm School District school district, located in Waterloo, IA with about 488 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Academy, located in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Waterloo Community School District. The academy is structured to provide a supportive and focused learning environment, often catering to students who may benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized attention, and tailored academic interventions. By prioritizing a more personalized approach to education, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and social-emotional growth. Beyond standard curriculum delivery, George Washington Carver Academy emphasizes a holistic approach, working to ensure that students are equipped with the stability and resources required to excel. Through collaborative efforts between educators, families, and community partners, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for their future educational or career paths.

For more information, contact George Washington Carver Academy at (319) 433-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Waterloo, IA with about 488 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
34.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 488 students

Black or African American
55.3%
Hispanic/Latino
17.0%
White
16.0%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.9%
Asian
1.6%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.