Top Rankings
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,813 students in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,813 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,247 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,917
$13,125
Spending / Student
$10,247
$12,758
Best MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Gr: PK-4 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Gr: 5-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,813 students.
What is the rank of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District is ranked #153 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
83% of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District?
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,247 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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