Cherry Tree Elementary School vs Clay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Clay Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,415 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | Clay Middle School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,053 | #5 of 335 |
| National rank | #3028 of 50,301 | #1285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 711 | 1,415 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 1,415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 81.3).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 14.3%).
- •Cherry Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Clay Middle School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 711.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Tree Elementary School better than Clay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 81.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherry Tree Elementary School and Clay Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Tree Elementary School: 711. Clay Middle School: 1,415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Tree Elementary School and Clay Middle School rank in Indiana?
Cherry Tree Elementary School is 26th of 1,053 and Clay Middle School is 5th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).