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Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,657 students in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,657 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,508 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,460 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,508
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,460
$12,815
Best Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
J E Ober Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,657 students.
What is the rank of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #274 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
89% of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District?
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,460 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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