George Washington Carver Middle School vs. Northwest Junior High School
Should you attend George Washington Carver Middle School or Northwest Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Northwest Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Carver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
284 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#653 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
79
212
Grade 7 Students
107
149
Grade 8 Students
86
197
Ungraded Students
12
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
94%
94%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
