Carlisle Area Sd School District
School District · Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#378 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,289
$1,851 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,164 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Carlisle Area Sd ranks #378 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Carlisle Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bellaire EL Sch (8.3/10), Mt Holly Springs EL Sch (6.4/10), and Mooreland EL Sch (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carlisle Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Carlisle Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Carlisle Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellaire EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mt Holly Springs EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mooreland EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Crestview EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Carlisle Area HS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Lamberton MS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Wilson MS | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Hamilton EL Sch | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Letort EL Sch | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | North Dickinson EL Sch | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carlisle Area Sd
Carlisle Area Sd is a Carlisle, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $16,289 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Carlisle Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellaire EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Carlisle Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carlisle Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carlisle Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Carlisle Area Sd
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Carlisle
- Total Enrollment
- 5,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 358
- District spending per student
- $16,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carlisle Area Sd?
Carlisle Area Sd has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carlisle Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Carlisle Area Sd is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carlisle Area Sd?
Carlisle Area Sd's district-level spending was $16,289 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carlisle Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carlisle Area Sd is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carlisle Area Sd?
Bellaire EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Carlisle Area Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Carlisle Area Sd?
Across schools in Carlisle Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carlisle Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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