Is Carver Elementary School a good school?

Carver Elementary School ranks 531 st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carver Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 775 students attended Carver Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carver Elementary School?

Students at Carver Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Carver Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carver Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Carver Middle/High School

Carver Elementary School

Summary:

Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 773 students in grades PK-5 in the town of Carver, Massachusetts. The school is part of the Carver school district, which is ranked 264 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carver Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools like Hedge and Cold Spring. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.65%) and Mathematics (46.67%) were lower than the state averages (39.17% and 40.91%, respectively) in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 335 out of 932 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 531 out of 916 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of around $16,000, which is higher than the state average, Carver Elementary School's academic performance has not shown significant improvement. Neighboring schools like Kingston Intermediate, Federal Furnace School, and West Elementary generally outperform Carver Elementary School on MCAS tests and have higher statewide rankings, despite serving similar student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

85 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330

(508) 866-6220

District: Carver

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,216

Students who attend Carver Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Carver Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carver Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver Elementary School is $16,216.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver Elementary School 531^st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Carver Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Carver:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver 264^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carver Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2010	45.20	579^th	920	37.1%
2011	43.66	578^th	924	37.4%
2012	55.65	464^th	930	50.1%
2013	38.15	632^nd	928	31.9%
2014	38.00	626^th	926	32.4%
2015	50.21	494^th	914	46.0%
2016	64.20	335^th	932	64.1%
2017	52.64	459^th	938	51.1%
2018	36.50	630^th	934	32.5%
2019	32.55	666^th	942	29.3%
2021	36.96	606^th	936	35.3%
2022	36.87	594^th	932	36.3%
2023	36.71	595^th	928	35.9%
2024	43.51	531^st	916	42.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	24.42	756^th	886	14.7%
2019	30.21	690^th	896	23.0%
2021	33.60	618^th	894	30.9%
2022	40.31	552^nd	905	39.0%
2023	37.38	411^th	703	41.5%
2024	45.35	348^th	731	52.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	35.60	495^th	685	27.7%
2019	49.05	365^th	700	47.9%
2021	42.13	410^th	705	41.8%
2022	46.02	409^th	772	47.0%
2023	41.10	456^th	757	39.8%
2024	44.54	412^th	760	45.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	36.59	608^th	893	31.9%
2019	35.88	620^th	902	31.3%
2021	33.79	615^th	898	31.5%
2022	32.28	617^th	901	31.5%
2023	37.85	560^th	887	36.9%
2024	43.52	513^th	886	42.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	38.56	388^th	656	40.9%
2019	31.90	453^rd	665	31.9%
2021	43.43	323^rd	632	48.9%
2022	41.53	352^nd	672	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	35.52	611^th	898	32.0%
2019	30.74	676^th	907	25.5%
2021	40.52	531^st	904	41.3%
2022	43.02	519^th	908	42.8%
2023	36.30	593^rd	896	33.8%
2024	44.30	508^th	891	43.0%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.07	586^th	925	36.6%

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Rank History for White students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	24.34	640^th	772	17.1%
2019	20.48	680^th	780	12.8%
2021	22.19	654^th	765	14.5%
2022	22.43	645^th	764	15.6%
2023	22.87	640^th	762	16.0%
2024	29.66	584^th	753	22.4%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

We are so glad we moved to Carver & have our chidlren in the Carver School system! It is obvious the teachers love their job & are dedicated to the students! Our children are very happy here! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Carver Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	865	10	1	5	1	2	0	884
2011	833	8	3	6	1	2	0	853
2012	814	7	0	5	1	0	0	827
2013	802	8	0	8	0	2	3	823
2014	812	7	2	10	0	2	5	838
2015	759	5	2	12	0	1	5	784
2016	776	5	3	10	0	1	6	801
2017	761	10	2	8	0	1	8	790
2018	753	9	4	11	2	0	5	784
2019	751	13	4	12	2	0	13	795
2020	766	19	4	14	1	0	10	814
2021	701	19	1	13	0	0	9	743
2022	732	20	1	20	1	0	14	788
2023	705	17	2	27	1	0	21	773
2024	689	13	4	33	3	0	33	775

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	884	56.9	15.5	20.4
2011	853	57.0	14.9	19.2
2012	827	50.2	16.4	20.4
2013	823	54.0	15.2	21.7
2014	838	54.6	15.3	23.4
2015	784	52.0	15.0	25.5
2016	801	59.0	13.5	n/a
2017	790	59.8	13.2	n/a
2018	784	50.5	15.5	n/a
2019	795	54.9	14.4	n/a
2020	814	57.0	14.2	n/a
2021	743	56.8	13.0	n/a
2022	788	57.4	13.7	n/a
2023	773	58.4	13.2	n/a
2024	775	56.9	13.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	884	56.9	15.5	20.4
2011	853	57.0	14.9	19.2
2012	827	50.2	16.4	20.4
2013	823	54.0	15.2	21.7
2014	838	54.6	15.3	23.4
2015	784	52.0	15.0	25.5
2016	801	59.0	13.5	n/a
2017	790	59.8	13.2	n/a
2018	784	50.5	15.5	n/a
2019	795	54.9	14.4	n/a
2020	814	57.0	14.2	n/a
2021	743	56.8	13.0	n/a
2022	788	57.4	13.7	n/a
2023	773	58.4	13.2	n/a
2024	775	56.9	13.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carver Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$471 (3.3%)	$13,680 (96.7%)	$14,151
2020	$517 (3.7%)	$13,466 (96.3%)	$13,983
2021	$1,596 (9.8%)	$14,619 (90.2%)	$16,216

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 666^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 595^th of 928 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carver Elementary School)	47	34.4	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carver)	48	34.1	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary School)	29	26	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carver)	29	26	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carver Elementary School)	41	33.3	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carver)	41	33.1	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary School)	40	50.8	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carver)	39	50.4	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carver Elementary School)	43	34.4	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carver)	43	34	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary School)	48	33.7	14.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carver)	48	33.3	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Carver Elementary School)	48	35.4	12.6%
5th Grade Science (Carver)	48	35.1	13%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Carver Elementary School)	44	34	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Carver)	45	29.1	16%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Carver Elementary School)	39	36.8	2.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Carver)	42	31	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Carver Elementary School)	48	35.4	12.6%
All Grades Science (Carver)	52	31.9	20.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	773	2.8%
African American	13	17	30.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	12	27	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	751	705	6.1%
Two or More Races	13	21	61.5%

Schools Near Carver Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	85 Main Street	Carver	02330	Plymouth County	Carver	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 866-6220	775	57	13.6		689 (88.9%)	13 (1.7%)	33 (4.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.3%)	43.5	531^st of 916 public elementary schools	42.0%		36.7	595^th of 928 public elementary schools	35.9%	64	36.9	29.1	23.7		29.7	38.8	49.6	50.4		46.7	39.5	39.5	$16,216	$1,596	$14,619
Federal Furnace School	Public	K-5	860 Federal Furnace Road	Plymouth	02360	Plymouth County	Plymouth	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 830-4360	383	35	10.9		302 (78.9%)	18 (4.7%)	33 (8.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.3%)	59.9	368^th of 916 public elementary schools	59.8%		71.7	269^th of 928 public elementary schools	71.0%	99	38.7	37.1	54.7		43.6	48.4	51.6	45.3		48.4	53.1	53.1	$19,570	$1,177	$18,393
West Elementary	Public	K-5	170 Plympton Rd	Plymouth	02360	Plymouth County	Plymouth	No	No	No	No	(508) 830-4350	343	31	10.9		274 (79.9%)	10 (2.9%)	28 (8.2%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.0%)	74.2	253^rd of 916 public elementary schools	72.4%		65.3	323^rd of 928 public elementary schools	65.2%	70	66.0	46.7	68.4		58.9	60.4	36.7	71.1		53.6	63.2	63.2	$19,490	$528	$18,963
Dennett Elementary	Public	K-6	80 Crescent Street	Plympton	02367	Plymouth County	Plympton	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 585-3659	253	19	13.5		243 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	75.7	239^th of 916 public elementary schools	73.9%		67.2	303^rd of 928 public elementary schools	67.3%	64	72.2	53.3	42.9	42.9	53.2	66.7	57.8	41.4	57.1	55.7	65.5	63.3	$16,659	$142	$16,516
Plymouth Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	117 Long Pond Road	Plymouth	02360	Plymouth County	Plymouth	No	No	No	No	(508) 830-4450	219	10	21.2		174 (79.5%)	2 (0.9%)	31 (14.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$19,233	$1,392	$17,841
Memorial Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	219 North Main Street	Middleboro	02346	Plymouth County	Middleborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 946-2032	267	17	15.7		208 (77.9%)	16 (6.0%)	23 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)								(n/a)													$18,063	$942	$17,121
Kingston Intermediate	Public	3-6	65 Second Brook Street	Kingston	02364	Plymouth County	Kingston	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 585-0472	613	42	14.5		553 (90.2%)	10 (1.6%)	33 (5.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	60.2	366^th of 916 public elementary schools	60.0%		63.4	346^th of 928 public elementary schools	62.7%	20	52.2	30.5	33.8	52.8	42.3	51.0	47.1	49.7	47.6	48.8	53.9	53.9	$12,467	$02	$12,466
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School	Public	1-5	41 Mayflower Avenue	Middleborough	02346	Plymouth County	Middleborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 946-2040	584	38	15.3		487 (83.4%)	20 (3.4%)	31 (5.3%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (5.5%)	51.8	449^th of 916 public elementary schools	51.0%		35.6	612^th of 928 public elementary schools	34.1%	163	44.3	34.3	36.5		38.6	47.4	37.6	39.3		41.6	58.5	58.5	$15,137	$654	$14,482
Mary K. Goode Elementary School	Public	1-5	31 Mayflower Avenue	Middleborough	02346	Plymouth County	Middleborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 946-2045	611	39	15.7		503 (82.3%)	22 (3.6%)	33 (5.4%)	11 (1.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	46.7	506^th of 916 public elementary schools	44.8%		47.1	499^th of 928 public elementary schools	46.2%	7	44.2	24.8	33.3		34.4	48.8	38.8	47.1		45.1	42.0	42.0	$15,586	$694	$14,891
Cold Spring	Public	K-5	25 Alden Street	Plymouth	02360	Plymouth County	Plymouth	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 830-4335	220	23	9.7		146 (66.4%)	10 (4.5%)	55 (25.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	53.4	435^th of 916 public elementary schools	52.5%		60.9	373^rd of 928 public elementary schools	59.8%	62	54.3	58.3	35.3		49.5	57.1	40.5	29.4		42.5	26.5	26.5	$20,616	$1,708	$18,909

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