For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,065 students in 47302, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 47302, IN are Cowan High School, Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry and Southside Middle School. 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 31%), 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 47302, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
47302, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
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, Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry and Southside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 47302?
4 public middle schools are located in 47302.
What is the racial composition of students in 47302?
47302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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