Carmel Clay Schools School District
School District · Carmel, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#22 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,444
+$1,082 vs Indiana median
District size
16,116 students
Much larger than Indiana median
About Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel Clay Schools is a Carmel, Indiana school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 16,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $13,444 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Carmel Clay Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clay Center Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Carmel Clay Schools students show an average math proficiency of 75.7% and ELA proficiency of 71.3%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carmel Clay Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carmel Clay Schools with test data.
Schools in Carmel Clay Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Carmel
- Total Enrollment
- 16,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,012
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Carmel Clay Schools has 15 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carmel Clay Schools?
The average composite rating for Carmel Clay Schools is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carmel Clay Schools?
Carmel Clay Schools spends $13,444 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carmel Clay Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carmel Clay Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carmel Clay Schools?
Clay Center Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Carmel Clay Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Carmel Clay Schools?
Across schools in Carmel Clay Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carmel Clay Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Carmel Clay Schools has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Carmel Clay Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
- Msd Pike Township (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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