Clay Middle School vs. Carmel Middle School
Should I attend Clay Middle School or Carmel 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
Clay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Carmel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,414 students
1,143 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#350 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
425
384
Grade 7 Students
513
358
Grade 8 Students
476
401
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
75%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%