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Blue River Valley Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 620 students in Blue River Valley Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Blue River Valley Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
620 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blue River Valley Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 1994–2013. View full 25-year historical data
% White
92%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,532 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,861
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,532
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Blue River Valley Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue River Valley Schools?
Blue River Valley Schools manages 2 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Blue River Valley Schools?
Blue River Valley Schools is ranked #291 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue River Valley Schools?
92% of Blue River Valley Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue River Valley Schools?
Blue River Valley Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Blue River Valley Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,532 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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