Carlisle Elementary School vs Carlisle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Elementary School
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
715 students
Carlisle Middle School
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Carlisle Elementary School Carlisle, Iowa | Carlisle Middle School Carlisle, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 654 | #77 of 239 |
| National rank | #3507 of 50,301 | #1295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 715 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 81.2).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 30.1%).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Carlisle Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 518.
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 Carlisle Elementary School better than Carlisle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 81.2 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 Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Elementary School: 715. Carlisle Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carlisle Elementary School is 153rd of 654 and Carlisle Middle School is 77th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).