Best Public Schools in Carlisle, IN


Summary:

The city of Carlisle, Indiana is home to two schools - Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School, both part of the Southwest School Corporation. While the schools share some similarities, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they also exhibit distinct differences in their student demographics and academic performance.

Carlisle Elementary School stands out for its exceptionally high percentage of white students, at 94.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Carlisle Middle School has seen a notable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 285th out of 490 Indiana middle schools in 2021-2022 to 204th out of 485 in 2023-2024, indicating progress in academic achievement.

Both schools face challenges, with their ILEARN proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math generally falling below the state and district averages. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, 67.35% at Carlisle Elementary and 64.37% at Carlisle Middle, suggest a need for additional resources and support to address the economic challenges faced by many students and their families.








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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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