Below Average
#1431 of 1,823 schools in IN
Youth Opportunity Center
School · Muncie Community Schools
3700 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Indiana schools
#1,431 of 1,823
In Muncie
#11 of 18
public schools
In district
#4 of 10
Muncie Community Schools
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Youth Opportunity Center
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About Youth Opportunity Center
Youth Opportunity Center is a public school in Muncie, IN, part of Muncie Community Schools. Youth Opportunity Center serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Youth Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 1,823 schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for Youth Opportunity Center show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.4
- IN avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 39 students, Youth Opportunity Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Youth Opportunity Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Youth Opportunity Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Youth Opportunity Center — Students at Youth Opportunity Center score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 14 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Youth Opportunity Center Compares
See how Youth Opportunity Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3700 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Youth Opportunity Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Burris Laboratory School (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Muncie Central High School (rated 3.9/10, 2.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Muncie, see our Muncie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West View Elementary School Muncie | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Muncie | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Muncie | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Burris Laboratory School Muncie | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn Muncie | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Northside Middle School Muncie | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Muncie Virtual Academy Muncie | 2.3 mi | — |
| South View Elementary School Muncie | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Muncie Central High School Muncie | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
| North View Elementary School Muncie | 3.4 mi | 5.3 |
| East Washington Academy Muncie | 3.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Yorktown Elementary School Yorktown | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Southside Middle School Muncie | 3.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Yorktown Middle School Yorktown | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Grissom Elementary School Muncie | 3.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Yorktown High School Yorktown | 3.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Pleasant View Elementary School Yorktown | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Longfellow Elementary School Muncie | 3.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry Muncie | 4.0 mi | 3.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 47304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,756
Median Home Value
$161,700
Median Rent
$951/mo
Population
31,432
College Educated
41%
Homeownership
66.2%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Median Age
36.5
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| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Connersville, IN | 5.8 |
| CORNERSTONE PRIVATE SCHOOL Wolcott, IN | 5.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Youth Opportunity Center
What grades does Youth Opportunity Center serve?
Youth Opportunity Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Opportunity Center?
Youth Opportunity Center has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunity Center is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youth Opportunity Center rank in IN?
Youth Opportunity Center ranks #1,431 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Youth Opportunity Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Youth Opportunity Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Opportunity Center has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Youth Opportunity Center a charter school?
No, Youth Opportunity Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Youth Opportunity Center a Title I school?
No, Youth Opportunity Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Opportunity Center?
7.7% of students at Youth Opportunity Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 7.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (765) 747-5223
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
Resources & Links
District
Muncie Community Schools- District Enrollment
- 5,165
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,112
- District Rank
- #4 of 10
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