Carver (G.w.) Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
18%
Black
(19-20)35%
30%
White
(19-20)50%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
How many students attend Carver (G.w.) Educational Center?
48 students attend Carver (G.w.) Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carver (G.w.) Educational Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Carver (G.w.) Educational Center part of?
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center is part of Indian River School District.
School Reviews
5 11/4/2007
RICHARD ALLEN IS AN TERRIFIC SCHOOL. THE TEACHERS HELP IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. EVEN THOUGH THE STUDENTS MAY BE HAVING A BAD DAY, TEACHERS AND COUNSLERS ARE WILLING TO TAKE TIME OUT OF THEIR DAY TO TALK TO YOU. THEY ARE EXCELLENT TEACHERS.
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