Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry's student population of 194 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry is 0.59, which is more 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
#1631 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
20%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry's ranking?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry is ranked #1631 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry often compared to?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Elementary School, Daleville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry?
194 students attend Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry offer ?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry part of?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry is part of Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry School District.
In what neighborhood is Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry located?
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry is located in the Southside neighborhood of Muncie, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Southside.
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