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#1337 of 1,823 schools in IN
Northside Middle School
Middle School · Muncie Community Schools · Muncie, IN
A Muncie Community Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
- Math 25% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northside Middle 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$67,756
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Muncie Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,348 | Compare → |
| Youth Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Muncie Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 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
- #3 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
Northside Middle School is listed in Muncie Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Middle School
Northside Middle School is a public middle school in Muncie, IN, part of Muncie Community Schools, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,337 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Middle School
What grades does Northside Middle School serve?
Northside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Middle School rank in IN?
Northside Middle School ranks #1,337 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Northside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Northside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside Middle School a charter school?
No, Northside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Middle School?
53.1% of students at Northside Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (765) 747-5290
- Area population (ZIP 47304)
- 31,432
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 47304; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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