Fort Branch Community School serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Fort Branch Community School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Branch Community School's student population of 542 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Branch Community School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Branch Community School is 0.13, 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
#359 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Branch Community School's ranking?
Fort Branch Community School is ranked #359 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fort Branch Community School often compared to?
Fort Branch Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fort Branch Community School?
542 students attend Fort Branch Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Branch Community School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Branch Community School?
Fort Branch Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fort Branch Community School offer ?
Fort Branch Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fort Branch Community School part of?
Fort Branch Community School is part of South Gibson School Corporation School District.
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