George Washington Carver Middle

4410 McKinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

635 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Carver Middle School, located in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a historically significant area and serves a predominantly Latino and African American student population. As part of the LAUSD system, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core academic subjects while navigating the challenges of an urban educational environment.

Academically, Carver Middle School works to align its curriculum with state standards, often offering various programs to support student growth, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and services for students with special needs. Like many schools in the district, Carver emphasizes the importance of a safe learning environment and community engagement to support student success. Families and community members interested in specific updates, staff directories, or current school policies can typically find resources through the district’s official portals or the school's online platforms.

635

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	571
Black	49
Two or More	11

Hispanic
571 (89.9%)
Black
49 (7.7%)
Two or More
11 (1.7%)
White
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)846-2900
Website:	http://carverms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 194

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 221