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Fishers Junior High School vs. Carmel Middle School

Should you attend Fishers Junior High School or Carmel Middle 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
Fishers Junior High School
13257 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Carmel Middle School
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Fishers Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Carmel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 822 students in grades 7-8, Fishers Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,070 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
822 students
1,070 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fishers Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carmel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fishers Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carmel Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fishers Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carmel Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fishers Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and the state of Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#261 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#266 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fishers Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carmel Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in IN)
50%
(Top 30% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fishers Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and Indiana 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 Carmel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in IN)
63%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fishers Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and Indiana 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 Carmel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
68%
(Top 5% in IN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carmel Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fishers Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carmel Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
366
Grade 7 Students
436
317
Grade 8 Students
386
387

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fishers Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and in Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fishers Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and in Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fishers Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and in Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fishers Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and in Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fishers Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and in Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fishers Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fishers Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fishers Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District and Indiana, 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 Carmel Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carmel Clay Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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