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Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District 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 3 public schools serving 1,644 students in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,644 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District, 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2011–2022
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,233 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,513 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$17,079 MM
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Spending
$26 MM
$16,951 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,233
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$15,513
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
J E Ober Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,644 students.
What is the rank of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #274 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 Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
90% of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,513 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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