Msd Bluffton-Harrison School District
School District · Bluffton, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,782
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,782
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#210 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,124
$2,238 vs Indiana median
District size
1,782 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Msd Bluffton-Harrison ranks #210 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Bluffton-Harrison's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bluffton-Harrison Middle School (6.5/10), Bluffton High School (6.5/10), and Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Msd Bluffton-Harrison schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Msd Bluffton-Harrison
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluffton-Harrison Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Bluffton High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msd Bluffton-Harrison
Msd Bluffton-Harrison is a Bluffton, Indiana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $10,124 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Msd Bluffton-Harrison demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bluffton High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Bluffton-Harrison students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Msd Bluffton-Harrison, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Bluffton-Harrison with test data.
Schools in Msd Bluffton-Harrison
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Bluffton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- District spending per student
- $10,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Msd Bluffton-Harrison has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
The average composite rating for Msd Bluffton-Harrison is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Msd Bluffton-Harrison's district-level spending was $10,124 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msd Bluffton-Harrison is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Bluffton High School is the highest-rated school in Msd Bluffton-Harrison with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Across schools in Msd Bluffton-Harrison with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msd Bluffton-Harrison compare to other districts in Indiana?
Msd Bluffton-Harrison has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msd Bluffton-Harrison with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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