Carlisle School serves 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Carlisle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlisle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlisle School's student population of 612 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
612 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Carlisle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carlisle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4251 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%

Black
5%
13%

White
40%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle School's ranking?
Carlisle School is ranked #4251 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlisle School?
The graduation rate of Carlisle School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carlisle School?
612 students attend Carlisle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Carlisle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle School?
Carlisle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlisle School offer ?
Carlisle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Carlisle School part of?
Carlisle School is part of Carlisle Independent School District.
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