Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47838

Summary:

The 47838 zip code is home to two schools, Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School, both part of the Southwest School Corporation. While the schools share some similarities, such as a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, they also exhibit distinct differences in their academic performance and student demographics.

Carlisle Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (94.9%) compared to the state average, suggesting the school may not reflect the racial diversity of the broader community. Academically, the school's ILEARN proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math fall below state and district averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. In contrast, Carlisle Middle School has seen a positive trend, with its statewide ranking improving from 285th out of 490 Indiana middle schools in 2021-2022 to 204th out of 485 in 2023-2024.

Both schools serve a student population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. This factor may contribute to the academic struggles observed, and additional support and resources may be necessary to address the unique needs of these students. Despite the challenges, the relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools suggest class sizes are manageable, which could be an asset in addressing the academic needs of students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 W Eaton St	Carlisle	47838	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 398-3851	203	19	10.6	66.5%	195 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	40.9	619^th of 1010 public elementary schools	38.7%		63.1	377^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.9%	242	27.3	46.9	20.0				32.9	40.9	37.5	32.0				36.7	36.0		$12,140	$1,140	$11,000
Carlisle Middle School	Public	6-8	204 W Eaton St.	Carlisle	47838	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 398-3851	83	7	11.3	67.5%	79 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	57	204^th of 485 public middle schools	57.9%		50.7	238^th of 489 public middle schools	51.3%	34				51.9	55.6	39.3	48.8				33.3	25.9	14.3	24.4		50.0	$10,661	$533	$10,129

Cities Near Zip Code 47838

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sullivan	2.77 mi	3	231^st
Shelburn	5.88 mi	1
Farmersburg	8.42 mi	2	367^th
Hymera	10.2 mi	1	262^nd
Dugger	10.86 mi	3

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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