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Carlisle Middle School vs. Carlisle High School

Should you attend Carlisle Middle School or Carlisle High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carlisle Middle School
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carlisle High School
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Carlisle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades 6-8, Carlisle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 730 students in grades 9-12, Carlisle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
531 students
730 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carlisle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carlisle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carlisle Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carlisle High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carlisle Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carlisle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carlisle Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carlisle Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#677 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#901 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carlisle Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carlisle High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
61%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlisle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carlisle High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carlisle Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carlisle High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
169
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Grade 7 Students
170
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Grade 8 Students
192
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Grade 9 Students
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181
Grade 10 Students
-
192
Grade 11 Students
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188
Grade 12 Students
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169

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carlisle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carlisle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carlisle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carlisle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carlisle Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carlisle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carlisle Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carlisle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carlisle High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carlisle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carlisle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carlisle Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carlisle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carlisle Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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