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Schools in Carlisle Township · Keystone Local School District, Midview Local School District

Carlisle Township’s public schools outscore 69% of Ohio districts

In Carlisle Township, 68% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Ohio average (60%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Carlisle Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#452of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
68%
▲ 9 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 7 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 6 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.5K
▼ 7% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024 · Midview Local
Students per teacher
16.4
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
3,058 students on the public path
In brief

Carlisle Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1269 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Carlisle Township’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 68% and math 59% across both districts in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Keystone Local spends $12,948 per student and Midview Local $15,465, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

First Baptist Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Carlisle Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 69% of Ohio school districts, #452 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 69%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1269)Better than 51%
Towns in Lorain County (18)Better than 56%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,340 test results and a graduating class of 239 could put Carlisle Township anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Carlisle Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,302 in math, 2,379 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Carlisle Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA−
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B

Carlisle Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Keystone Local School District). From grade PK, students attend the Midview Local School District, shared with Eaton, Grafton and Grafton. Its elementary school is in Lagrange. Parts of Carlisle Township (3% of its land) are served by Oberlin City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Carlisle Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Keystone Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,387 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 17.1 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,948OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Midview Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,574 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,465OH $16,610 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Keystone Local School District72%
State average 59.5% · 835 students tested
Math · PK–12, Keystone Local School District60%
State average 52.2% · 810 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Midview Local School District66%
State average 59.5% · 1544 students tested
Math · PK–12, Midview Local School District59%
State average 52.2% · 1492 students tested

Carlisle Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Carlisle Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Carlisle TownshipB+Keystone Local PK–12 · Midview Local PK–12
ElyriaCElyria City
EatonBMidview Local
GraftonBMidview Local
New RussiaB+Oberlin City
LaGrangeA−Keystone Local

2 of the 5 neighbors share Midview Local with Carlisle Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Carlisle Township

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Carlisle Townshipin other towns
Keystone Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lagrange
A−
655 students17:1Rate it →
Midview North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Grafton
517 students18:1Rate it →
Keystone Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lagrange
B−
340 students18:1Rate it →
Midview Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Grafton
B−
427 students16:1Rate it →
Midview High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Grafton
B−
727 students14:1Rate it →
Keystone High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lagrange
B
392 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
First Baptist Christian School
Grades PK–12 · Elyria
Private · Religious
190 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Carlisle Township’s schools

Are Carlisle Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Carlisle Township children attend outscore 69% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #452 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Carlisle Township in?

Two districts: Keystone Local School District runs grades PK–12, and Midview Local School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Eaton, Grafton and Grafton.

Where do Carlisle Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Midview High School and Keystone High School.

What is Carlisle Township’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Midview Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Carlisle Township spend per student?

$12,948 in Keystone Local School District and $15,465 in Midview Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Carlisle Township?

Yes: First Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 190 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.