Carlisle Middle School

www.carlislecsd.org

543 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carlisle Middle School, located at 325 Scotchridge Road in Carlisle, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Carlisle Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success.

The school is committed to a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and social initiatives, Carlisle Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community. With a focus on student-centered learning and strong collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

543

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlisle Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	52
Black	8
Asian	19
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
441 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
52 (9.6 %)
Two or More
22 (4.1 %)
Asian
19 (3.5 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carlisle Comm School District
Phone:	(515)989-0833
Website:	http://www.carlislecsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 171

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 178