GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 331 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 22 teachers, GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 at 900 44th Avenue in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in the middle school grades. As part of the Meridian Public School District, the school is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development during these formative adolescent years, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school is situated in a central residential area of Meridian, playing an active role in the local educational landscape. Beyond its core curriculum, GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE School typically emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to cultivate character and community spirit. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and providing resources tailored to middle-level learners, the school works to ensure that its diverse student body remains prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE at (601) 484-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 331 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
22.34
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 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.4%
White
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.