Carver Dual Language School (K-6)
- NO Tuition
- Availability for 2020-2021
- Transportation provided
- Before and After-Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission

By providing a comprehensive state of the art dual language program to all students, Carver will assure that students are bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish and prepared for work and higher education and a global, diverse society.
Points of Pride
- Carver's students leave sixth grade truly bilingual and bi-literate in both English and Spanish.
- Students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 receive virtually all of their core instruction in Spanish. In grades 2-6 Mathematics and Science are taught in Spanish, while English Language Arts (Reading and Writing) and Social Studies are taught in English. Special classes (Music, Art, Physical Education, Computers, and Library) are primarily taught in English. Spanish literacy is maintained in grades 2-6.
- Carver is proud of the diversity of its students with families having heritage from many cultures and countries. Carver's parents are very supportive of their children's education.
School Hours
- School Hours: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: 7:00 am
- After Care Hours End: 6:00 pm
School Details
- Year Established: Information not shared with SMKCS
- Total Enrollment: 388
- Specialized Focus: Dual Language
- Affiliation: KCPS-Neighborhood
- School Type: KCPS-Signature
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- N/A
Sports Programs
- Football
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
Clubs + Activities
- Chess Club
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Open: December 5, 2019
- Application Close: February 14, 2020
- Kindergarten Cutoff: July 31, 2020
- Offer Date: March 1, 2021
- Residence: Students must live within KCPS boundaries.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website
Applications for signature and neighborhood schools open on December 14, 2020
The initial round of applications deadline is February 15, 2021
The week of March 1st, initial seats will be offered, and parents will need to complete the registration form.
You can still apply after the deadline, seats will be offered at a later date.
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Grades 2-6: Students entering after 1st grade must be able to speak Spanish and have basic reading skills in Spanish. They will take a grade level appropriate reading screen/test in Spanish and visit informally with a Carver teacher to evaluate Spanish language in general.
Submit applications online here login or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at the school.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
Why It Matters
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
On Track
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
On Track
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).