MSD Shakamak Schools

9233 Shakamak School Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Shakamak 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 679 students in MSD Shakamak Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Shakamak Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
679 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSD Shakamak 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#218 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
34%
(21-22)
≥80%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
18.2%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
62%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,965 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$8 MM
$16,951 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,604
$16,486

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$11,965
$16,362

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best MSD Shakamak Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shakamak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9233 Shakamak Sch Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438
(812) 665-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Shakamak Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9233 Shakamak School Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438
(812) 665-3550
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Shakamak Schools?
MSD Shakamak Schools manages 2 public schools serving 679 students.
What is the rank of MSD Shakamak Schools?
MSD Shakamak Schools is ranked #226 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 MSD Shakamak Schools?
95% of MSD Shakamak Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Shakamak Schools?
MSD Shakamak Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Shakamak Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,965 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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