Serving 311 students in grades 7-12, Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is ranked #1344 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Castle High School, Knightstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
311 students attend Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School offer ?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School part of?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is part of Blue River Valley Schools School District.
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