Excellent
#66 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 4% in state
Carlisle School
Elementary School · Carlisle · Carlisle, MA
An elementary school in Carlisle, MA where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
83 School Street, Carlisle, MA 01741
- Math 79% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlisle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,055,600
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
83.1%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lt Eleazer DavisEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 3.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Lt Job Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 3.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| South RowEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| The Fenn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 4–9 | 3.6 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carlisle
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlisle School is listed in Carlisle; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlisle School
Carlisle School is a public elementary school in Carlisle, MA, part of Carlisle, serving approximately 608 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlisle School
What grades does Carlisle School serve?
Carlisle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carlisle School?
Carlisle School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlisle School rank in MA?
Carlisle School ranks #66 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Carlisle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlisle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlisle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlisle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlisle School a charter school?
No, Carlisle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlisle School a Title I school?
No, Carlisle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (978) 369-4102
- Area population (ZIP 01741)
- 5,209
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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