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George Washington Carver Elementary School

333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
486 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2116 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #2116 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George Washington Carver Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Avenue School, Ivy Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
486 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is George Washington Carver Elementary School located?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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