Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Muncie Southside High School 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 was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
17%
13%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muncie Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Muncie Southside High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Muncie Southside High School?
895 students attend Muncie Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Muncie Southside High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muncie Southside High School?
Muncie Southside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Muncie Southside High School offer ?
Muncie Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Muncie Southside High School part of?
Muncie Southside High School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
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