D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Carver Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3800 Cougar Trail, Chester, VA 23831
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 69% · Math 68% proficient · 20th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
1,013
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 24th percentile, math 16th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (−8 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (−13 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%77%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts17th percentile (list)
Black62%64%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%57%reading -3 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -20 pts, math -24 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading -18 pts, math -20 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income60%59%reading -4 pts, math -10 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3800 Cougar Trail
City Chester
ZIP Code 23831
District 5100840
NCES School ID 510084000321
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23831

Understanding the community around Carver Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,964
Per Capita Income $44,769
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $286,100
Median Rent $1,499
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
View full data for ZIP 23831 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carver Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 51.8%
White 25.5%
Hispanic/Latino 15.3%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,013
Teachers (FTE) 73.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has 1,013 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Carver Middle serve?
Carver Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carver Middle receive per student?
Carver Middle receives $13,618 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carver Middle in 23831 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,418
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,823
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
26.0%

Other Schools in 23831

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026