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Carlisle Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,977 students in Carlisle Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Carlisle Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,977 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
359 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carlisle Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
233 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
581 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
561 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
11%
14%
# White Students
3,086 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
504 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
354
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
397
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
397
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
365
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
438
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
400
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,469 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,967
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,469
$23,073
Best Carlisle Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #22.
Mooreland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
329 Wilson St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
North Dickinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Letort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 E South St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Longs Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Lamberton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Bellaire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Clay St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,977 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District is ranked #295 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle Area School District?
62% of Carlisle Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Carlisle Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,469 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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