Raymond Elem./carver Middle School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond Elem./carver Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Raymond Elem./carver Middle School?
460 students attend Raymond Elem./carver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Raymond Elem./carver Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Elem./carver Middle School?
Raymond Elem./carver Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raymond Elem./carver Middle School offer ?
Raymond Elem./carver Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Raymond Elem./carver Middle School part of?
Raymond Elem./carver Middle School is part of Hinds Co School District.
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