CARVER CENTER

www.midlandisd.net

Charter School 605 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Carver Center, located in Midland, Texas, operates as a specialized magnet school within the Midland Independent School District (MISD). It is widely recognized as a premier educational institution for students in grades 1 through 6 who have been identified as Gifted and Talented (G/T). The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which focuses on providing an accelerated curriculum designed to meet the unique intellectual and social-emotional needs of high-achieving students.

Beyond its academic focus, Carver Center is distinguished by its commitment to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and independent research skills. The school environment emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere where students engage in advanced projects and enriched learning opportunities that go beyond the standard district curriculum. As a district-wide magnet program, Carver Center plays a central role in Midland ISD’s efforts to support high-ability learners, maintaining a reputation for consistently high performance and strong community involvement.

605

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARVER CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	181
Black	50
Asian	60
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
283 (46.8%)
Hispanic
181 (29.9%)
Asian
60 (9.9%)
Black
50 (8.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)240-6400
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARVER CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	133
Grade 6	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARVER CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	39.7%
Male	365	60.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)