Barr Reeve Middle/high School

627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 490 students in grades 6-12, Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Barr Reeve Middle/high School's student population of 490 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barr Reeve Middle/high School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#95 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barr Reeve Middle/high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Barr Reeve Middle/high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Barr Reeve Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barr Reeve Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barr Reeve Middle/high School's ranking?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School is ranked #95 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Barr Reeve Middle/high School often compared to?
Barr Reeve Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Daviess Jr-sr High School, Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Barr Reeve Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
490 students attend Barr Reeve Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Barr Reeve Middle/high School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barr Reeve Middle/high School offer ?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Barr Reeve Middle/high School part of?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School is part of Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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