Carlisle Middle School

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Carlisle Middle School ranks 204 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carlisle Middle School is a small public middle school in Carlisle, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 87. The school is part of the Southwest School Corporation, which is ranked 182 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

One of Carlisle Middle School's key strengths is its academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts and Math generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in the 6th and 7th grade levels. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 16.7% in 2020-2021 to 7.7% in 2022-2023. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.77% to 65% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like White River Valley Middle School, Linton-Stockton Middle School, and Sullivan Middle School.

Another notable difference is the racial makeup of Carlisle Middle School, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.95%) compared to the nearby schools, which have a more diverse student population. This could be an interesting point of comparison, and it would be valuable to explore the potential factors contributing to this racial makeup and how it may impact the school's dynamics and educational outcomes. Additionally, Carlisle Middle School's higher spending per student, ranging from $10,661 to $11,202 over the past few years, could be a contributing factor to its academic performance, and it would be worth investigating how these funds are being allocated and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838

(812) 398-3851

District: Southwest School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
204^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,661

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 87

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carlisle Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Carlisle Middle School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle Middle School is $10,661.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carlisle Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Middle School 204^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Carlisle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Southwest School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest School Corporation 183^rd of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2018	71.09	133^rd	473	71.9%
2019	46.30	270^th	470	42.6%
2021	45.09	272^nd	483	43.7%
2022	43.29	285^th	490	41.8%
2023	50.70	238^th	489	51.3%
2024	57.03	204^th	485	57.9%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carlisle Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	71	8	2	81
2017	70	7	1	78
2018	65	8	3	76
2019	60	5	0	65
2020	66	6	0	72
2021	74	6	0	80
2022	79	7	1	87
2023	80	6	1	87

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
2016	81	10.0	8.1	72.8
2017	78	10.7	7.2	75.6
2018	76	9.0	8.4	67.1
2019	65	10.3	6.2	56.9
2020	72	10.0	7.2	58.3
2021	80	13.4	5.9	65
2022	87	6.8	12.7	59.8
2023	87	8.0	10.8	64.4

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
2016	81	10.0	8.1	72.8
2017	78	10.7	7.2	75.6
2018	76	9.0	8.4	67.1
2019	65	10.3	6.2	56.9
2020	72	10.0	7.2	58.3
2021	80	13.4	5.9	65
2022	87	6.8	12.7	59.8
2023	87	8.0	10.8	64.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$31 (0.3%)	$10,830 (99.7%)	$10,862
2020	$170 (1.6%)	$10,570 (98.4%)	$10,740
2021	$419 (3.7%)	$10,784 (96.3%)	$11,202
2022	$533 (5.0%)	$10,129 (95.0%)	$10,661

Data source: Indiana 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 270^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 238^th of 489 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)	27.3	50	22.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)	45.7	56.3	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Carlisle Middle School)	22.7	30.8	8.1%
6th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)	56.5	57.1	0.6%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Carlisle Middle School)	40.9	38.5	2.4%
6th Grade Science (Southwest School Corporation)	58.7	48.2	10.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)	50	21.7	28.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)	62.1	40.3	21.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Carlisle Middle School)	57.7	13.6	44.1%
7th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)	61.2	41.9	19.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Middle School)	42.9	55.9	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)	46.3	46.8	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Carlisle Middle School)	35.7	17.7	18.1%
8th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)	32.4	33	0.6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	87	33.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	80	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	64.4%	7.4%

Schools Near Carlisle Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlisle Middle School	Public	6-8	204 W Eaton St.	Carlisle	47838	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 398-3851	87	8	10.8	64.4%	80 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	57	204^th of 485 public middle schools	57.9%		50.7	238^th of 489 public middle schools	51.3%	34	51.9	55.6	39.3	48.8	33.3	25.9	14.3	24.4	50.0	$10,661	$533	$10,129
Sullivan Middle School	Public	6-8	415 W Frakes St	Sullivan	47882	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 268-4000	298	17	18.0	49.0%	286 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	70.3	132^nd of 485 public middle schools	72.8%		80.1	81^st of 489 public middle schools	83.4%	51	38.5	41.6	45.9	41.9	53.9	45.5	34.4	44.8	90.6	$10,507	$559	$9,948
Linton-Stockton Middle School	Public	6-8	109 NE I St	Linton	47441	Greene County	Linton-Stockton School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 847-6022	312	24	13.0	51.9%	297 (95.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	57.3	202^nd of 485 public middle schools	58.4%		59.2	190^th of 489 public middle schools	61.1%	12	34.3	43.2	38.2	38.4	45.4	32.6	25.5	34.8		$8,353	$1,141	$7,212
White River Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2926 S Sr 67	Lyons	47443	Greene County	White River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(812) 659-3915	209	15	13.9	60.3%	191 (91.4%)	3 (1.4%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	63.1	171^st of 485 public middle schools	64.7%		61.9	172^nd of 489 public middle schools	64.8%	1	35.1	30.4	44.7	36.4	59.5	39.3	36.2	43.6		$8,072	$390	$7,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle Middle School

What district is Carlisle Middle School in?

Southwest School Corporation

Is Carlisle Middle School a good school?

Carlisle Middle School ranks 204^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carlisle Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 87 students attended Carlisle Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Carlisle Middle School?

Students at Carlisle Middle School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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