Top Rankings
Muncie Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,141 students in Muncie Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Muncie Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
5,141 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Muncie Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
1,111 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
2,948 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
57%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
760 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
443
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
386
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
396
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
435
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
360
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
411
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
382
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
342
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
386
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
376
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
370
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,635 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,635
$13,179
Spending / Student
$12,567
$12,810
Best Muncie Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Washington Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Washington
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,437 students
Rank: #44.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Bethel Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #99.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muncie Area Career Center
Vocational School
2500 N Elgin
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muncie Community Schools School District?
Muncie Community Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,141 students.
What is the rank of Muncie Community Schools School District?
Muncie Community Schools School District is ranked #315 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muncie Community Schools School District?
57% of Muncie Community Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muncie Community Schools School District?
Muncie Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Muncie Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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