For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in Blackford County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Blackford County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,496 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Blackford County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,330 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
107
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,211 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,211
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,567
$12,780
Best Blackford County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 717 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,496 students.
What is the rank of Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District is ranked #185 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County Schools School District?
89% of Blackford County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackford County Schools School District?
Blackford County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Blackford County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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