For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 988 students in 47302, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 47302, IN are Cowan High School, Southside Middle School and Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 47302 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 47302, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47302, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 47302, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 47302, IN include Cowan High School, Southside Middle School and Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry.
How many public middle schools are located in 47302?
3 public middle schools are located in 47302.
What is the racial composition of students in 47302?
47302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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