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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,165 students in Muncie Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
5,165 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
383 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Muncie Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Graduation Rate
76%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
54%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,567 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,567
$13,222
Spending / Student
$12,509
$12,852
Best Muncie Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Washington Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Washington
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
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
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
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
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
| 451 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: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muncie Community Schools School District?
Muncie Community Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,165 students.
What is the rank of Muncie Community Schools School District?
Muncie Community Schools School District is ranked #315 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
54% of Muncie Community Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Muncie Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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