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Barr-Reeve Middle/High School in Daviess County was one of 16 Indiana schools honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Indiana Department of Education announced the state’s award recipients Tuesday.
Barr-Reeve is located in Montgomery and serves 513 students in grades 6-12. According to a description of the school on the National Blue Ribbon Schools website, “Barr-Reeve offers small class sizes and personalized attention from 30 dedicated educators who inspire a love for learning. The school consistently achieves high academic performance, with students excelling in state assessments and college entrance exams. Our innovative curriculum combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning opportunities, ensuring students are college and career ready.”
“It is one of the highest honors to be named a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, in a press release. “This is only possible because of teachers, school leaders, parents and families who are working together to maximize their collective impact for students. Congratulations to these schools and everyone who made this recognition possible!”
This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
Other Indiana schools named:
- Floyd County – St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Hamilton County – St. Theodore Guerin High School, Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana
- Johnson County – Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- LaGrange County – Meadowview Elementary School, Westview School Corporation
- Lake County – St. Thomas More School, Diocese of Gary
- Marion County – Heritage Christian School, Heritage Christian School District
- Marion County – Paramount Cottage Home, Paramount Schools of Excellence
- Marion County – Roncalli High School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Marion County – St. Pius X Catholic School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Montgomery County – Ladoga Elementary School, South Montgomery Community School Corporation
- Porter County – Porter Lakes Elementary School, Porter Township School Corporation
- Posey County – Saint Wendel Catholic School, Diocese of Evansville
- Tippecanoe County – West Lafayette Elementary School, West Lafayette Community School Corporation
- Vanderburgh County – Oak Hill Elementary School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
- Warren County – Pine Village Elementary School, MSD Warren County
After being nominated, the schools then completed an application detailing their curriculum, culture, leadership and engagement, which was evaluated by the U.S. Department of Education.
Across the US, 356 schools earned this distinction in 2024.