Clay Middle School

1,415 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clay Middle School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Carmel Clay Schools district—a system consistently ranked among the best in the state—the school is known for its rigorous academic standards, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. The school places a high priority on creating a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Clay Middle School offers a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build school community. With its modern facilities and a dedicated teaching staff, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence, high standardized test performance, and active parent involvement, making it a cornerstone of the local Carmel educational landscape.

1,415

Total Students

81.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,012
Hispanic	129
Black	69
Asian	139
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,012 (71.5%)
Asian
139 (9.8%)
Hispanic
129 (9.1%)
Black
69 (4.9%)
Two or More
62 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carmel Clay Schools
Phone:	(317)844-7251
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 451

Grade 7 478

Grade 8 486