Top Rankings
MSD Martinsville Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,998 students in MSD Martinsville 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 Martinsville Schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
10 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,998 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Martinsville 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 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
93%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,345 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,500 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$62 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,345
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,500
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best MSD Martinsville Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6075 High St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Green Township Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Maple Grove Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-0505
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-0505
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1359 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8488
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8488
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Poston Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E Poston Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Stem Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 N Church St
Brooklyn, IN 46111
(317) 831-2150
Brooklyn, IN 46111
(317) 831-2150
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1360 E Gray St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
John R. Wooden Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School Of Communications
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Artesian Ave
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Bell Intermediate Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6675
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6675
Gr: 5-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Paragon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Old Sr 67
Paragon, IN 46166
(765) 537-2276
Paragon, IN 46166
(765) 537-2276
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Martinsville Schools?
MSD Martinsville Schools manages 10 public schools serving 3,998 students.
What is the rank of MSD Martinsville Schools?
MSD Martinsville Schools is ranked #206 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Martinsville Schools?
93% of MSD Martinsville Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Martinsville Schools?
MSD Martinsville Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Martinsville Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,500 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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