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Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry
Elementary School · Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry · Muncie, IN
A charter elementary school in Muncie, IN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2801 E 16th St, Muncie, IN 47302
- Math 4% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,185
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grissom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| East Washington AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| South View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry is listed in Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry is a public elementary school in Muncie, IN, part of Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry
What grades does Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry serve?
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry?
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry is 27.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry rank in IN?
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry ranks #1,726 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry's MySchoolScout rating?
Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry a charter school?
Yes, Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry a Title I school?
No, Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry?
99.5% of students at Inspire Academy - a Sch of Inquiry qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.6%
- Phone
- (765) 216-7980
- Area population (ZIP 47302)
- 25,365
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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