Cowan Community School Corp School District
School District · Muncie, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Cowan Community School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cowan Community School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cowan High School
Muncie · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cowan Elementary School
Muncie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#217 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,494
$868 vs Indiana median
District size
786 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Cowan Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowan High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cowan Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cowan Community School Corp
Cowan Community School Corp is a Muncie, Indiana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,494 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Cowan Community School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cowan High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cowan Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cowan Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cowan Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Cowan Community School Corp
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Muncie
- Total Enrollment
- 786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cowan Community School Corp?
Cowan Community School Corp has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cowan Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Cowan Community School Corp is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cowan Community School Corp?
Cowan Community School Corp spends $11,494 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cowan Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cowan Community School Corp is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cowan Community School Corp?
Cowan High School is the highest-rated school in Cowan Community School Corp with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cowan Community School Corp?
Across schools in Cowan Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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