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Carmel Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1204 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 22, 2011

Carmel Middle School emphasizes academics, as well as sports. Many of the teams are undefeated and are known across the state. The academic teams usually place first to third and most qualify for state competitions. The principal is really involved and teachers are supportive and incorporate fun into the learning system. Honors programs are availible and their is a diverse selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from book clubs to anime clubs to student council to games club to speech teams to math counts to trak to cheerleading. Their is no bullying and it's not all about being rich.


Posted February 8, 2011

This school is horrible, the bullying is uncontrollable, and the majority of the kids are rude and sarcastic, the teachers are good at what they do but this school is absolutely horrible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2010

The person who said its all about money... its not.... Im filthy rich and people know that but im an outcast. If you ask me, Im totally fine with it because I know I go to a great and school with amazing teachers and great friends that I met there.


Posted March 28, 2010

this school is all about money if u have money u are popular if u do not have money u r a out cast
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

Carmel Middle school is a great school with nice teachers such as Mr. Miller and Miss. Stroh. They have a lot of good computers, big lockers, and more. The sports are also very good. I am very happy with CMS.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2008

i think that the principal is okay but the eighth grade teachers are the best. Mr. Matthews, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Kay, and Mrs. ElRite aret the best teachers this school has to offer.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 8, 2008

I love my teachers! They're not boring, so they make me want to learn more when they aren't boring!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2007

This school, and all of Carmel clay schools are superb. The teachers are great, the schools are clean. My one concern is 91% is Caucasian. We need a more diverse student race. Carmel Middle School has over 100 new, flat screened computers, nice big lockers, new desks, chairs, rooms, and more. I recommend it highly.
—Submitted by Amelia King, a parent


Posted March 27, 2005

this school was not a good fit for my son the teachers that taught math sometimes complained if you asked for help but they give you the help but they were not supportive the science history and english teahers also were not suppotive they had a wide varity of electives and the teachers in electives were very nice and supportive this includes music and art we were dissapointed with sports the track team was no cut but they would not let him do the discus there is also a variety of extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2004

Carmel Junior High School has helped my daughters become a the great people they are today. They have both raised ISTEP+ scores since they've joined. My girls both love the teachers, the people, the atomsphere. CJHS is a great place to learn and I sincerely hope you look into joining the continuing cycle of success and excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

Both my son and daughter have benefited greatly from their attendance at Carmel Junior High School. The school provides a diverse population in a safe environment. The teachers they have had are engaging, compassionate, and well versed in their subject matter. The athletic program and music department are both outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

375 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

376 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

380 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
9 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

9

Above average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 73%
Asian 5% 2%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Black 2% 12%
Hispanic 1% 8%
American Indian 0% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A47%
Special education 11%N/A15%
English learners 2%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
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Phone: (317) 846-7331

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