At a glance
Reported students
618
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
Carver Middle: 618 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. 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
- 728
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Carver Middle
Carver Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Springfield. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Springfield R-XII. NCES reports 618 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Missouri median of 13:1 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 White (60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carver Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.2 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White60.4%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black11.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.1%
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
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 Springfield R-XII
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reed Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
561 reported students
Pershing Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
702 reported students
Jarrett Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
483 reported students
Cherokee Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
765 reported students
Hickory Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
456 reported students
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.
Middle · Grades 05–06
424 reported students
Public schools near Carver Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. Middle · Springfield R-XII | 05–06 | 424 | 2.8 mi |
| Westport Middle School Middle · Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 399 | 3.1 mi |
| Willard Intermediate-South Middle · Willard R-II | 05–06 | 284 | 3.2 mi |
| Jarrett Middle Middle · Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 483 | 4 mi |
| Cherokee Middle Middle · Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 765 | 4.4 mi |
| Pipkin Middle Middle · Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 359 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carver Middle
What grades does Carver Middle serve?
Carver Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Springfield R-XII.
How many students attend Carver Middle?
Carver Middle reported 618 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 728 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carver Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 618 students and 47.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carver Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carver Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield R-XII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carver Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carver Middle in?
Carver Middle is part of Springfield R-XII, based in Springfield, MO, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carver Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. (2.8 mi), Westport Middle School (3.1 mi), Willard Intermediate-South (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.