Muncie Community Schools School District
School District · Muncie, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#260 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,112
+$2,750 vs Indiana median
District size
5,165 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Muncie Community Schools ranks #260 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Muncie Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Washington Academy (6.9/10), Northside Middle School (6.6/10), and Grissom Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Muncie Community Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Muncie Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Muncie Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Washington Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Northside Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Grissom Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | North View Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | South View Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | West View Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Youth Opportunity Center | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Southside Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Muncie Central High School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muncie Community Schools
Muncie Community Schools is a Muncie, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,165 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $15,112 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Muncie Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Washington Academy, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Muncie Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 32.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Muncie Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muncie Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Muncie Community Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Muncie
- Total Enrollment
- 5,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 382
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muncie Community Schools?
Muncie Community Schools has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Muncie Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Muncie Community Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Muncie Community Schools?
Muncie Community Schools's district-level spending was $15,112 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muncie Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muncie Community Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muncie Community Schools?
East Washington Academy is the highest-rated school in Muncie Community Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Muncie Community Schools?
Across schools in Muncie Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Muncie Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Muncie Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Muncie Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
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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