Carlisle Middle School

Summary:

Carlisle Middle School is a public middle school serving 543 students in grades 6-8 in the Carlisle Community School District in Carlisle, Iowa. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages in core subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 61.7% to 76.1% across different grade levels and subjects.

Compared to nearby schools, Indianola Middle School and Norwalk Middle School outperform Carlisle Middle School, while the school outperforms lower-performing schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, such as Hoyt Middle School, Hiatt Middle School, and Goodrell Middle School. Carlisle Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 31st out of 337 Iowa middle schools in 2013-2014 to 252nd out of 337 in the most recent year, indicating a decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

One interesting finding is that Carlisle Middle School serves a more economically advantaged student population compared to the nearby urban schools, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that the school's relatively stronger academic performance may be influenced by the socioeconomic status of its student body. To address the decline in performance, the school and district may need to examine their curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students are receiving a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 325 Scotchridge Rd
       Carlisle, IA  50047


(515) 989-0833

District: Carlisle Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,769 Help


Students who attend Carlisle Middle School usually attend:

High:    Carlisle High School

Feeder schools for Carlisle Middle School:

Elementary:    Carlisle Elementary School
    Hartford Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carlisle Middle School ranks worse than 74.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Carlisle Middle School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle Middle School is $10,769.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carlisle Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Middle School 252nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Carlisle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Carlisle Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Community School District 147th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carlisle Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 63.49 112th 349 67.9%
2013 63.46 113th 350 67.7%
2014 79.73 31st 337 90.8%
2015 77.87 41st 349 88.3%
2016 77.25 51st 343 85.1%
2017 63.96 108th 327 67.0%
2018 55.25 153rd 318 51.9%
2019 46.91 208th 342 39.2%
2021 47.00 194th 324 40.1%
2022 44.17 214th 337 36.5%
2023 49.37 196th 334 41.3%
2024 35.52 252nd 337 25.2%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carlisle Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 388 3 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 374 4 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 426 3 12 16 1 0 2 0 460
2011 432 5 10 14 0 0 7 0 468
2012 419 3 8 22 0 0 6 0 458
2013 425 4 7 28 0 0 5 0 469
2014 414 4 8 28 0 0 8 0 462
2015 404 5 9 32 1 0 17 0 468
2016 389 6 12 26 1 0 12 0 446
2017 389 10 13 22 0 0 18 0 452
2018 396 9 15 28 0 0 18 0 466
2019 444 14 17 28 0 0 20 0 523
2020 448 6 21 38 0 0 18 0 531
2021 468 6 19 45 1 0 23 0 562
2022 463 7 20 49 0 0 25 0 564
2023 441 8 19 52 1 0 22 0 543

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlisle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 419 29.3 14.3 21
2009 408 29.0 14.1 20.8
2010 460 29.3 15.6 20
2011 468 26.0 18.0 26.1
2012 458 24.6 18.5 28.2
2013 469 26.1 17.9 31.3
2014 462 26.1 17.6 30.1
2015 468 24.0 19.5 28.8
2016 446 25.0 17.8 31.8
2017 452 23.7 19.0 34.1
2018 466 23.2 20.0 34.1
2019 523 28.3 18.4 35.4
2020 531 29.8 17.7 28.1
2021 562 30.6 18.3 27
2022 564 31.3 18.0 25.9
2023 543 35.6 15.2 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlisle Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 419 29.3 14.3 21
2009 408 29.0 14.1 20.8
2010 460 29.3 15.6 20
2011 468 26.0 18.0 26.1
2012 458 24.6 18.5 28.2
2013 469 26.1 17.9 31.3
2014 462 26.1 17.6 30.1
2015 468 24.0 19.5 28.8
2016 446 25.0 17.8 31.8
2017 452 23.7 19.0 34.1
2018 466 23.2 20.0 34.1
2019 523 28.3 18.4 35.4
2020 531 29.8 17.7 28.1
2021 562 30.6 18.3 27
2022 564 31.3 18.0 25.9
2023 543 35.6 15.2 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlisle Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $174 (1.6%) $10,595 (98.4%) $10,769

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlisle Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 196th of 334 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)66.180.6
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Community School District)66.180.6
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Middle School)62.265.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Community School District)62.265.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)70.976.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Community School District)70.976.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Middle School)73.165.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Community School District)73.165.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)67.981.5
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Community School District)67.981.5
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Middle School)74.470.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Community School District)74.470.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523543
 3.8%
African American148
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian1719
 11.8%
Hispanic2852
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White444441
 0.7%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%30.6%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle Middle School

Students at Carlisle Middle School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Carlisle Middle School.

Students who attend Carlisle Middle School usually go on to attend Carlisle High School

Carlisle Middle School ranks 252nd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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