MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District

805 E Harrison St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,802 students in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#143 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
51 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,560 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
86%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
81
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
140
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,309 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,984
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,309
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in MSD Bluffton-Harrison  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Grades: PK-4
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Grades: 5-8
| 557 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District is ranked #142 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
86% of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,309 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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