Carlisle El vs Carpenter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Carlisle El Plano, Texas | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 4,686 | #653 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6923 of 50,301 | #6918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 436 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 53.4).
- •Carlisle El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Carlisle El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Carlisle El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 61.5%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.5).
- •Carpenter Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 436.
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 El better than Carpenter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle El ranks higher (76.6 vs 53.4 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 El and Carpenter Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle El: 436. Carpenter Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle El and Carpenter Middle rank in Texas?
Carlisle El is 408th of 4,686 and Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).