Best Public Schools in Butler, IN

The city of Butler, Indiana is home to two schools - Eastside Junior-Senior High School and Butler Elementary School, both part of the DeKalb County Eastern Com School District. While Eastside Junior-Senior High School appears to be the stronger performing school overall, the data suggests a significant performance gap between the two schools.

Eastside Junior-Senior High School has a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate compared to Butler Elementary School. However, Eastside's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 119th and 226th out of Indiana high schools. In contrast, Butler Elementary School has consistently low statewide rankings, placing it in the bottom half of Indiana elementary schools, and its test scores are significantly below state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals that both schools serve a relatively low-income student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Eastside Junior-Senior High School spends more per student and has a better student-teacher ratio than Butler Elementary School, which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data suggests that while Eastside Junior-Senior High School is the stronger of the two schools, Butler Elementary School is facing significant challenges that will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.