C
Below Average
51/100

Carver Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6160 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Virginia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
582
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.76 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −23 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 proficiency48% (−29 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−19 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
White65%65%reading -18 pts, math -24 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black42%57%reading -20 pts, math -14 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%75%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts8th 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 6160 Jefferson Ave
City Newport News
ZIP Code 23605
District 5102640
NCES School ID 510264001043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23605

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,644
Per Capita Income $26,839
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,400
Median Rent $1,112
Owner-Occupied 40.1%
Renter-Occupied 59.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carver Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.2%
Hispanic/Latino 26.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 582
Teachers (FTE) 38.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Elementary?
Carver Elementary has 582 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary serve?
Carver Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carver Elementary receive per student?
Carver Elementary receives $16,409 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carver Elementary in 23605 ▼
Avg Home Value
$229,725
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,562
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
59.9%

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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