Excellent
#62 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
Barr Reeve Elementary School
Elementary School · Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc · Montgomery, IN
A Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 129, Montgomery, IN 47558
- Math 72% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barr Reeve Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Barr Reeve Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,154
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barr Reeve Elementary School is listed in Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barr Reeve Elementary School
Barr Reeve Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, IN, part of Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barr Reeve Elementary School
What grades does Barr Reeve Elementary School serve?
Barr Reeve Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barr Reeve Elementary School?
Barr Reeve Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barr Reeve Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barr Reeve Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barr Reeve Elementary School rank in IN?
Barr Reeve Elementary School ranks #62 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Barr Reeve Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barr Reeve Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barr Reeve Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barr Reeve Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barr Reeve Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barr Reeve Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barr Reeve Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barr Reeve Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barr Reeve Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Barr Reeve Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (812) 486-3224
- Area population (ZIP 47558)
- 5,252
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 27.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47558; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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