Carmel Middle School vs. Clay Middle School
Should I attend Carmel Middle School or Clay Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carmel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Clay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,143 students in grades 6-8, Carmel Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,414 students in grades 6-8, Clay Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,143 students
1,414 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#161 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
384
425
Grade 7 Students
358
513
Grade 8 Students
401
476
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
72%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%