At a glance
Reported students
155
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
186
George Washington Carver Middle School: 155 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 135
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Carver Middle School
George Washington Carver Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Highland Park. It is one of 2 current school records connected to George Washington Carver Academy. NCES reports 155 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98.7%) and White (0.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking George Washington Carver Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Black98.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in George Washington Carver Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near George Washington Carver Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 02–08 | 185 | 1.7 mi |
| Kosciuszko School Middle · Hamtramck School District of the City of | 07–08 | 279 | 2 mi |
| Oakland International Academy 28 Middle · Charter · Oakland International Academy | 02–08 | 1,034 | 3.3 mi |
| Hazel Park Junior High School Middle · Hazel Park School District of the City of | 06–08 | 413 | 3.5 mi |
| University Preparatory Middle School Middle · Charter · University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) | 06–08 | 384 | 3.9 mi |
| Ferndale Middle School Middle · Ferndale Public Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Middle School
What grades does George Washington Carver Middle School serve?
George Washington Carver Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in George Washington Carver Academy.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Middle School?
George Washington Carver Middle School reported 155 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 135 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 155 students and 12.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Carver Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Carver Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of George Washington Carver Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Washington Carver Middle School in?
George Washington Carver Middle School is part of George Washington Carver Academy, based in Highland Park, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Carver Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School (1.7 mi), Kosciuszko School (2 mi), Oakland International Academy 28 (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.