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Muncie Central High School
School · Muncie Community Schools · Muncie, IN
A Muncie Community Schools school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Muncie Central High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Muncie Central High School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- 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
$33,125
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
39.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Youth Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Muncie Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 62 | 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.
Muncie Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muncie Central High School is listed in Muncie Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muncie Central High School
Muncie Central High School is a public school in Muncie, IN, part of Muncie Community Schools, serving approximately 1,348 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,632 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muncie Central High School
What grades does Muncie Central High School serve?
Muncie Central High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muncie Central High School rank in IN?
Muncie Central High School ranks #1,632 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Muncie Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muncie Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Muncie Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muncie Central High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Muncie Central High School a charter school?
No, Muncie Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muncie Central High School a Title I school?
No, Muncie Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muncie Central High School?
55.3% of students at Muncie Central High School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (765) 747-5260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47305)
- 3,570
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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