Serving 239 students in grades 7-8, Blackford Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Blackford Junior High School?
239 students attend Blackford Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blackford Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackford Junior High School?
Blackford Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackford Junior High School offer ?
Blackford Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Blackford Junior High School part of?
Blackford Junior High School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.
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