At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
567
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 510
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center is a public middle school serving grades 06–06 in Lancaster. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lancaster ISD. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 (70.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.01 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black70.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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 Lancaster ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lancaster Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
908 reported students
L ISD J J a E P
Middle · Grades 06–06
4 reported students
Rosa Parks/Millbrook El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Rolling Hills El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Belt Line El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Pleasant Run El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Public schools near G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Middle Middle · Lancaster ISD | 07–08 | 908 | 0.2 mi |
| L ISD J J a E P Middle · Lancaster ISD | 06–06 | 4 | 1.2 mi |
| Iltexas Lancaster Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 379 | 1.8 mi |
| Royce West Leadership School Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 578 | 4.2 mi |
| D a Hulcy STEAM Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 400 | 4.8 mi |
| Wisdom Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education | 06–08 | 493 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
What grades does G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center serve?
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center reports grades 06–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lancaster ISD.
How many students attend G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center?
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 510 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 473 students and 35.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lancaster ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.1% 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 G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center in?
G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center is part of Lancaster ISD, based in Lancaster, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lancaster Middle (0.2 mi), L ISD J J a E P (1.2 mi), Iltexas Lancaster Middle (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.