The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Math. The lowest is 45% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Barr Reeve Elementary School
Barr Reeve Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Montgomery, a small rural town in southwestern Indiana’s Daviess County. It is part of the Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc district. The school enrolls a student body that is large enough for a full elementary program but small enough that families and staff likely know one another well. The student population is predominantly white, with very small numbers of Asian, Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a level that indicates the school serves a mix of middle-income and lower-income households.
On the 2024-25 Indiana ILEARN assessments, Barr Reeve Elementary posted a mixed portrait. In math, a strong share of students scored proficient or above. Science and social studies results also showed a majority of tested students meeting the bar. English language arts proficiency was lower, with fewer than half of students reaching the proficient threshold. That gap between math and reading is worth a closer look for any family considering the school. Participation in the tests was high, so the results reflect the full student body. Relative to other schools in Daviess County districts, Barr Reeve Elementary’s combined proficiency across tested subjects placed it among the top performers, well above the middle of the pack.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data for special populations such as students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the public record. Families who want to understand how the school serves children in those groups would need to ask the school directly.
Montgomery itself is a classic small rural town. It has a notable Amish population, and the Gasthof Amish Village is a local commercial and cultural anchor, drawing visitors with handmade goods. Health care, retail, and manufacturing are the largest employment sectors. The town covers a small area, and most residents commute by car. Housing values in the area are roughly on par with the national average and above the Indiana state average, reflecting a modestly priced market relative to the broader U.S. The town shows slow, steady growth rather than rapid development. The district reported no major recent changes in curriculum, facilities, or policy that would affect families.
For a parent or resident, Barr Reeve Elementary offers a solid elementary program in a tight-knit rural community. The school performs well in math and science compared to county peers, and the community context is stable and low-key. The lower English language arts results are a soft spot that a parent may want to explore further with the school. Because the data provides no information on special education or English learner services, families with children who need those supports should ask directly about the school’s capacity. The absence of program offerings in the available data also means a family looking for specific extracurriculars or specialized tracks should check with the school. Overall, this is a school that fits families who value a small-town setting, strong math instruction, and a community where people know each other.
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