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Best Schools in Butler, IN
Butler, IN has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,587 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Butler don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Butler, IN
The top high schools in Butler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
2. Hamilton Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butler, IN
The top elementary schools in Butler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 293 Students
2. Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 166 Students
3. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butler, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butler, IN has a total population of 4,455 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butler, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butler, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butler, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butler, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Butler, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Butler, IN
How many schools are in Butler, IN?
Butler, IN has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,587 students in total.
How do schools in Butler perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Butler score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Butler don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Butler?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Butler
2 of 2 schools in Butler carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Butler. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.