Top Rankings
Carlisle Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,328 students in Carlisle Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Carlisle Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,328 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Carlisle Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlisle Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlisle Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/771906000/771906270/carlisle-comm--school-district-chart-KTzeG0.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
38 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,915 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
82%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
179
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,578 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$29 MM
$8,262 MM
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Spending (20-21)
$27 MM
$8,048 MM
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Revenue / Student (20-21)
$12,645
$16,392
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Spending / Student (20-21)
$11,578
$15,968
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Best Carlisle Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartford Upper Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Vine
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Grades: 4-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Grades: PK-3
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,328 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District is ranked #201 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle Comm School District?
82% of Carlisle Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlisle Comm School District?
Carlisle Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Carlisle Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,578 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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