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North Daviess Jr-sr High School

High School · North Daviess Com Schools · Elnora, IN

A North Daviess Com Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5494 E SR 58, Elnora, IN 47529

  • Math 19% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$13,122
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at North Daviess Jr-sr High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
23%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Daviess Jr-sr 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,750

Median home value

$127,700

Median rent

$763/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Daviess Com Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Daviess Jr-sr High School is listed in North Daviess Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Daviess Jr-sr High School

North Daviess Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Elnora, IN, part of North Daviess Com Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Daviess Jr-sr High School

What grades does North Daviess Jr-sr High School serve?

North Daviess Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend North Daviess Jr-sr High School?

North Daviess Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Daviess Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Daviess Jr-sr High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Daviess Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

North Daviess Jr-sr High School ranks #1,079 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North Daviess Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Daviess Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 North Daviess Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Daviess Jr-sr High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Daviess Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, North Daviess Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Daviess Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, North Daviess Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Daviess Jr-sr High School?

49.5% of students at North Daviess Jr-sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47529)
1,140
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
35.1
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 47529; 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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