Is Carlisle County Middle School a good school?

Carlisle County Middle School ranks 60 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carlisle County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Carlisle County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Carlisle County Middle School?

Students at Carlisle County Middle School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Carlisle County Middle School attend?

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

Carlisle County Middle School

Summary:

Carlisle County Middle School is a public middle school located in Bardwell, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 146 students. The school is part of the Carlisle County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Carlisle County Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels in recent years. In 2023-2024, the school's mathematics proficiency rates were 69% for 6th grade, 67% for 7th grade, and 49% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 42%, 39%, and 37%, respectively. In reading, the school's proficiency rates were 63% for 6th grade, 53% for 7th grade, and 41% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 49%, 47%, and 41%. The school's performance in writing and editing/mechanics for 8th grade is also noteworthy, with proficiency rates of 61% and 63%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 49% and 47%. Carlisle County Middle School has consistently performed well across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, with rankings ranging from the 56th to the 83rd percentile among Kentucky middle schools.

Compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Heath Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, Ballard County Middle School, and Graves County Middle School, Carlisle County Middle School generally outperforms them in mathematics and reading proficiency, particularly in the upper grade levels. However, the nearby schools, such as Heath Middle School and Graves County Middle School, have higher overall statewide rankings, indicating that they may have strengths in other areas beyond just academic performance. While Carlisle County Middle School performs well in many areas, there are still opportunities for improvement, particularly in 8th-grade mathematics and reading, where proficiency rates are lower than the earlier grade levels.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023

(270) 628-3800

District: Carlisle County

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,457

Students who attend Carlisle County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Carlisle County High School

Feeder schools for Carlisle County Middle School:

Elementary:

Carlisle County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.9%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carlisle County Middle School ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (92.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle County Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Carlisle County Middle School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle County Middle School is $15,457.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlisle County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle County Middle School 60^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Carlisle County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Carlisle County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle County 55^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carlisle County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	63.71	94^th	284	66.9%
2008	61.00	102^nd	287	64.5%
2009	49.06	150^th	289	48.1%
2010	24.39	252^nd	299	15.7%
2011	53.22	156^th	304	48.7%
2012	40.35	199^th	319	37.6%
2013	50.28	165^th	335	50.7%
2014	29.31	264^th	335	21.2%
2015	38.61	226^th	337	32.9%
2016	37.16	229^th	331	30.8%
2017	55.34	144^th	330	56.4%
2018	34.20	241^st	322	25.2%
2019	34.24	243^rd	335	27.5%
2021	50.39	109^th	282	61.3%
2022	43.48	177^th	320	44.7%
2023	73.72	62^nd	327	81.0%
2024	73.38	60^th	324	81.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.58	218^th	294	25.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.27	187^th	285	34.4%
2019	38.33	203^rd	303	33.0%
2022	41.33	172^nd	310	44.5%
2023	69.62	67^th	309	78.3%
2024	72.52	56^th	311	82.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.75	40^th	58	31.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	34.07	216^th	290	25.5%
2019	36.91	213^th	299	28.8%
2022	55.26	104^th	299	65.2%
2023	64.64	82^nd	295	72.2%
2024	68.29	66^th	300	78.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	33.49	215^th	293	26.6%
2019	28.74	238^th	303	21.5%
2021	55.53	74^th	222	66.7%
2022	34.86	199^th	304	34.5%
2023	80.41	36^th	307	88.3%
2024	71.30	66^th	304	78.3%

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Rank History for White students at Carlisle County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	12.58	247^th	266	7.1%
2021	41.33	112^th	213	47.4%
2022	39.32	189^th	314	39.8%
2023	66.11	83^rd	320	74.1%
2024	73.52	59^th	316	81.3%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carlisle County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	197	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
1989	193	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
1990	211	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1991	193	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1992	192	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
1993	197	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1994	207	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	213
1995	218	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	226
1996	218	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	226
1997	208	5	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	219
1998	188	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	1	194
1999	183	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	189
2000	192	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	198
2001	201	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	207
2002	192	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2003	192	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2004	211	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	213
2005	206	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	209
2006	188	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	192
2007	194	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	163	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	167
2009	167	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	171
2010	153	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	158
2011	167	1	1	4	0	2	0	175
2012	179	4	1	2	0	0	0	186
2013	200	3	0	3	0	0	0	206
2014	165	2	0	5	0	1	0	173
2015	155	2	0	5	0	1	0	163
2016	140	2	0	6	0	2	0	150
2017	153	2	0	7	0	2	0	164
2018	156	5	2	10	0	4	0	177
2019	164	4	1	10	0	7	0	186
2020	137	4	1	11	1	8	0	162
2021	141	0	0	18	1	7	0	167
2022	136	0	0	15	0	6	0	157
2023	130	0	0	11	0	5	0	146
2024	125	1	0	8	0	1	0	135

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 County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	10.9	18.3	n/a
1989	196	12.0	16.3	n/a
1990	213	12.4	17.1	n/a
1991	193	11.4	16.9	n/a
1992	195	11.0	17.7	n/a
1993	198	10.7	18.5	n/a
1994	213	12.4	17.2	n/a
1995	226	13.5	16.7	n/a
1996	226	13.5	16.7	n/a
1997	219	13.5	16.2	31.5
1998	194	13.4	14.5	26.9
1999	189	13.5	14.0	38.3
2000	198	14.1	14.0	49.7
2001	207	14.6	14.2	53.6
2002	197	12.0	16.4	81.2
2003	197	12.0	16.4	81.2
2004	213	12.7	16.8	n/a
2005	209	12.8	16.3	n/a
2006	192	12.8	15.0	54.2
2007	200	15.0	13.3	44.5
2008	167	11.5	14.5	53
2009	171	11.5	14.9	57.1
2010	158	11.5	13.7	62.8
2011	175	12.5	14.0	59.4
2012	186	12.5	14.8	54.3
2013	206	13.6	15.1	50.5
2014	173	12.2	14.1	54.9
2015	163	13.0	12.5	58.3
2016	150	13.0	11.5	60.7
2017	164	11.0	14.9	53.7
2018	177	10.5	16.8	59.3
2019	186	11.0	16.9	58.6
2020	162	10.5	15.4	63.6
2021	167	13.5	12.3	64.1
2022	157	12.5	12.5	61.8
2023	146	11.5	12.6	58.2
2024	135	11.5	11.7	58.5

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 County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	10.9	18.3	n/a
1989	196	12.0	16.3	n/a
1990	213	12.4	17.1	n/a
1991	193	11.4	16.9	n/a
1992	195	11.0	17.7	n/a
1993	198	10.7	18.5	n/a
1994	213	12.4	17.2	n/a
1995	226	13.5	16.7	n/a
1996	226	13.5	16.7	n/a
1997	219	13.5	16.2	31.5
1998	194	13.4	14.5	26.9
1999	189	13.5	14.0	38.3
2000	198	14.1	14.0	49.7
2001	207	14.6	14.2	53.6
2002	197	12.0	16.4	81.2
2003	197	12.0	16.4	81.2
2004	213	12.7	16.8	n/a
2005	209	12.8	16.3	n/a
2006	192	12.8	15.0	54.2
2007	200	15.0	13.3	44.5
2008	167	11.5	14.5	53
2009	171	11.5	14.9	57.1
2010	158	11.5	13.7	62.8
2011	175	12.5	14.0	59.4
2012	186	12.5	14.8	54.3
2013	206	13.6	15.1	50.5
2014	173	12.2	14.1	54.9
2015	163	13.0	12.5	58.3
2016	150	13.0	11.5	60.7
2017	164	11.0	14.9	53.7
2018	177	10.5	16.8	59.3
2019	186	11.0	16.9	58.6
2020	162	10.5	15.4	63.6
2021	167	13.5	12.3	64.1
2022	157	12.5	12.5	61.8
2023	146	11.5	12.6	58.2
2024	135	11.5	11.7	58.5

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 County Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$572 (2.9%)	$90 (0.5%)	$662 (3.4%)	$8,369 (43.1%)	$1,787 (9.2%)	$10,155 (52.3%)	$19,425
2019	$603 (4.4%)	$97 (0.7%)	$700 (5.1%)	$8,248 (60.6%)	$2,346 (17.3%)	$10,594 (77.9%)	$13,600
2020	$482 (4.1%)	$118 (1.0%)	$600 (5.1%)	$8,790 (75.1%)	$2,286 (19.5%)	$11,099 (94.9%)	$11,699
2021	$814 (5.5%)	$440 (3.0%)	$1,255 (8.5%)	$8,998 (61.3%)	$2,389 (16.3%)	$10,948 (74.5%)	$14,689
2022	$1,053 (6.8%)	$630 (4.1%)	$1,683 (10.9%)	$9,166 (59.3%)	$2,608 (16.9%)	$11,775 (76.2%)	$15,457

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlisle County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 243^rd of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 62^nd of 327 Middle schools	53.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	146	21.5%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	130	20.7%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	58.2%	0.4%

Schools Near Carlisle County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (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	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Carlisle County Middle School	Public	6-8	4557 State Rt 1377	Bardwell	42023	Carlisle County	Carlisle County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 628-3800	135	12	11.7	58.5%	125 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	73.4	60^th of 324 public middle schools	81.5%		73.7	62^nd of 327 public middle schools	81.0%	2		69.0	67.0	49.0		63.0	53.0	41.0			61.0		34.0		63.0	$15,457	$1,053	$630	$1,683	$9,166	$2,608	$11,775
Graves County Middle School	Public	7-8	625 Jimtown Rd	Mayfield	42066	Graves County	Graves County	No	No	No	No	(270) 328-4890	562	34	16.5	55.2%	472 (84.0%)	9 (1.6%)	41 (7.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)	73.3	62^nd of 324 public middle schools	80.9%		70.8	67^th of 327 public middle schools	79.5%	5			44.0	51.0			64.0	58.0	21.0		64.0		54.0		56.0	$11,500	$716	$1,120	$1,837	$7,502	$1,228	$8,730
Ballard County Middle School	Public	6-8	3561 Paducah Rd	Barlow	42024	Ballard County	Ballard County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 665-8400	221	14	15.7	57.5%	201 (91.0%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	72.8	65^th of 324 public middle schools	79.9%		62	106^th of 327 public middle schools	67.6%	41		39.0	62.0	34.0		62.0	70.0	54.0	43.0		59.0		39.0		61.0	$15,199	$1,044	$286	$1,330	$9,581	$2,024	$11,606
Mayfield Middle School	Public	5-8	112 W College St	Mayfield	42066	Graves County	Mayfield Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 247-7521	527	34	15.7	73.8%	212 (40.2%)	60 (11.4%)	193 (36.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (11.0%)	55.8	124^th of 324 public middle schools	61.7%		58.9	119^th of 327 public middle schools	63.6%	5	25.0	47.0	47.0	50.0	40.0	49.0	49.0	33.0		52.0	56.0	28.0	34.0	44.0	54.0	$22,834	$2,432	$2,638	$5,070	$17,286	$5,057	$22,343
Heath Middle School	Public	6-8	4336 Metropolis Lake Rd	West Paducah	42086	McCracken County	McCracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 538-4070	405	25	16.3	55.3%	337 (83.2%)	20 (4.9%)	14 (3.5%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	75.8	54^th of 324 public middle schools	83.3%		80.7	43^rd of 327 public middle schools	86.9%	11		59.0	50.0	49.0		70.0	57.0	53.0	32.0		67.0		30.0		77.0	$17,271	$1,150	$543	$1,799	$12,028	$3,367	$15,395

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