Very Good
#583 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 32% in state
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
High School · Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc · Montgomery, IN
A Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 129, Montgomery, IN 47558
- Math 53% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barr Reeve Middle/high School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (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
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barr Reeve Middle/high 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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 | 1.0 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
- #2 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 Middle/high School is listed in Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barr Reeve Middle/high School
Barr Reeve Middle/high School is a public high school in Montgomery, IN, part of Barr-reeve Community Schools Inc, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% 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 Middle/high School
What grades does Barr Reeve Middle/high School serve?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barr Reeve Middle/high School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barr Reeve Middle/high School rank in IN?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School ranks #583 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Barr Reeve Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barr Reeve Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barr Reeve Middle/high School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barr Reeve Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Barr Reeve Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barr Reeve Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Barr Reeve Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barr Reeve Middle/high School?
28.0% of students at Barr Reeve Middle/high 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (812) 486-3265
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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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