MSD Martinsville Schools School District

389 E Jackson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Martinsville Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,081 students in MSD Martinsville Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
4,081 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSD Martinsville Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#204 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
38%
35%
41%
39%
34%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,341
$13,222
Spending / Student
$13,085
$12,852

Best MSD Martinsville Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6075 High St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Grades: PK-4
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Green Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6275 Maple Grove Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-0505
Grades: PK-4
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1359 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8488
Grades: PK-4
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Poston Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
139 E Poston Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
Grades: PK-4
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1360 E Gray St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Stem Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N Church St
Brooklyn, IN 46111
(317) 831-2150
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Paragon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Old Sr 67
Paragon, IN 46166
(765) 537-2276
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Bell Intermediate Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6675
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
South Elementary School Of Communications
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Artesian Ave
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1010.
John R. Wooden Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Martinsville Schools School District?
MSD Martinsville Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,081 students.
What is the rank of MSD Martinsville Schools School District?
MSD Martinsville Schools School District is ranked #202 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Martinsville Schools School District?
93% of MSD Martinsville Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Martinsville Schools School District?
MSD Martinsville Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Martinsville Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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