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Britton Deerfield School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Ridgeway Township, Macon Township, Deerfield Township, Deerfield and Britton, and parts of Dundee Township, Summerfield Township and Milan Township.

Students
338
Schools
2
Spent per student
$16,138
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Debt
$0.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Britton Deerfield School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 52% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts above the state
  • 17 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 24.9% since 2020
  • Debt of $0.4M, about $1,065 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency23%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 82.9% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$16,138 per student · 2% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 36%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 52%Federal 7%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
450’20
435’21
388’22
374’23
338’24

Down 24.9% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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