For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,552 students in Blackford County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Blackford County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,552 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Blackford County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
14 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,397 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
90%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
137
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,734 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,113 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,734
$13,179
Spending / Student
$12,113
$12,810
Best Blackford County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montpelier School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Monroe St
Montpelier, IN 47359
(765) 728-2402
Montpelier, IN 47359
(765) 728-2402
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Blackford Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Grades: 3-6
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 739 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,552 students.
What is the rank of Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District is ranked #177 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County Schools School District?
90% of Blackford County Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Blackford County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,113 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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