Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,063 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,063 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carlisle Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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
0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
338 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
618 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
579 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
12%
14%
# White Students
3,002 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
59%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
516 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
353
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
419
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
397
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
386
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
358
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
365
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
394
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
399
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,173 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,645
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,173
$23,119
Best Carlisle Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Area High 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
| 1,581 students
Rank: #22.
Mooreland Elementary 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
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
North Dickinson Elementary 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
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Letort Elementary 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
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary 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
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Lamberton Middle 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
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Bellaire Elementary 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
| 397 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary 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
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle 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
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt Holly Springs Elementary 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
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,063 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District is ranked #296 out of 675 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?
59% of Carlisle Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 $17,173 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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