Muncie Community Schools School District
School District · Muncie, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Muncie Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muncie Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Washington Academy
Muncie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North View Elementary School
Muncie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northside Middle School
Muncie · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#276 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
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 #276 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Muncie Community Schools's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Washington Academy (7.5/10), North View Elementary School (5.3/10), and Northside Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 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.
Top-Rated Schools in Muncie Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Washington Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | North View Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northside Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Youth Opportunity Center | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | West View Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Muncie Central High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Southside Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Longfellow Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Grissom Elementary School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 10 | South View Elementary School | 2.4 / 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. The district invests $15,112 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Muncie Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Washington Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Muncie Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Muncie
- Total Enrollment
- 5,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 382
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Muncie Community Schools?
Muncie Community Schools spends $15,112 per student per year.
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 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Muncie Community Schools?
Across schools in Muncie Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. 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 4.4/10 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.9%
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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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