Barr Reeve Middle/high School

627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 522 students in grades 6-12, Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Barr Reeve Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Montgomery, IN, covering approximately 118.1 square miles. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 13.5 miles from the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Barr Reeve Middle/high School's student population of 522 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barr Reeve Middle/high School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#139 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
15%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
88.1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
3.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barr Reeve Middle/high School's ranking?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School is ranked #139 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Barr Reeve Middle/high School often compared to?
Barr Reeve Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Daviess Jr-sr High School, Washington High School, Barr Reeve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Barr Reeve Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
522 students attend Barr Reeve Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Barr Reeve Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barr Reeve Middle/high School offer ?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barr Reeve Middle/high School part of?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School is part of Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Barr Reeve Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Montgomery, IN, covering approximately 118.1 square miles. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 13.5 miles from the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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