Best Public Schools in Carlisle, IN

The city of Carlisle, Indiana, is home to two schools: Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School, both part of the Southwest School Corporation. While the schools have some standout elements, they also face challenges in maintaining consistent performance and addressing learning gaps.

Carlisle Elementary School is ranked 565 out of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs better than the district and state averages in some ILEARN test scores, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Math, but has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. Carlisle Middle School is ranked 250 out of 480 Indiana middle schools, also with a 2-star rating, and outperforms the district and state averages in some ILEARN test scores, such as 8th grade English Language Arts and Biology End of Course. However, it too has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%.

Both schools have seen their rankings fluctuate over the past few years, with Carlisle Elementary School dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. While the per-student spending at both schools is higher than the state average, this does not seem to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes. The schools also face challenges in addressing learning gaps, as they generally perform below the state averages in ILEARN test scores, with some exceptions in specific grade levels and subject areas.