Fort Branch Marlette High School, commonly known as Fort Branch High School, was a public high school located in Fort Branch, Indiana.
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fort Branch Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Branch Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Branch Community School's student population of 576 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Branch Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Branch Community School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Twigs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Branch Community School's ranking?
Fort Branch Community School is ranked #320 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fort Branch Community School often compared to?
Fort Branch Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fort Branch Community School?
576 students attend Fort Branch Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Branch Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Branch Community School?
Fort Branch Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Branch Community School offer ?
Fort Branch Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Branch Community School part of?
Fort Branch Community School is part of South Gibson School Corporation School District.
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