Summary
Carmel Elementary School is a PK–5 elementary school in Clarksville, TN, serving 702 students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools district, and currently ranks 148th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools — placing it in the 85th percentile with a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms its district and the state across math, English language arts, and science. In the most recent testing year, Carmel posted 55.8% proficiency in math, 62.1% in ELA, and 68.3% in science, versus district averages of 42.1%, 42.3%, and 53.5%. ELA is a particular strength, running roughly 20 points above both district and state averages.
Attendance is one of Carmel's clearest advantages, with chronic absenteeism holding steady between 7% and 9% over recent years while the district hovers around 15% and the state around 18–20%. Fourth grade is a standout year, with proficiency rates of 67.6% in math, 73.1% in ELA, and 77.1% in science — all far above district and state averages. The one notable weakness is 3rd grade math, where Carmel's 35.9% proficiency rate falls below the district (41.1%) and state (42.6%) averages. Since 4th and 5th grade math scores are strong, this may reflect a specific cohort, but it is worth monitoring.
Carmel sits within a competitive cluster of top-performing schools. Sango Elementary (3.3 miles away) ranks in the 96th percentile, East Montgomery Elementary (3.7 miles) in the 91st, and Spanish Immersion @ Barksdale (8.1 miles) in the 97th — all earning 5 stars. Carmel, at the 85th percentile, outperforms nearby schools like Rossview Elementary, Barksdale Elementary, and Moore Magnet Elementary academically while spending less per student (about $12,212) than several of them. Its state ranking has declined gradually from 15th in 2016-2017 to its current 148th, but absolute proficiency levels remain high, making Carmel a reliable, well-rounded choice for families.
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