For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,000 students in Jay School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Jay School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
6 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,000 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jay School Corporation 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 83% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
205 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
16 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,714 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
237
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
10
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,948 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 $12,612 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,948
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,612
$12,780
Best Jay School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Grades: K-2
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Redkey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
East Jay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 3-6
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Grades: 7-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #66.
West Jay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,000 students.
What is the rank of Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District is ranked #135 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 Jay School Corporation School District?
90% of Jay School Corporation School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Jay School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,612 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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