Carver Middle

970 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carver Middle School, located at 3800 Cougar Trail in Chester, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Carver Middle School plays an active role in the local Chester community, often serving as a hub for student-led initiatives and community involvement. The school prioritizes the cultivation of a positive school culture through its "Cougar" spirit, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that addresses the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents.

970

Total Students

75.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	157
Black	503
Asian	18
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
503 (51.9%)
White
237 (24.4%)
Hispanic
157 (16.2%)
Two or More
52 (5.4%)
Asian
18 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)524-3620
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	727
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 325

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 346