Below Average
#1431 of 1,823 schools in IN
Youth Opportunity Center
School · Muncie Community Schools · Muncie, IN
A Muncie Community Schools school where students score 62 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3700 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
- Math 0% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs IN 42% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Youth Opportunity Center score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Youth Opportunity Center 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Muncie Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Muncie Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,348 | 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
- #4 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
Youth Opportunity Center is listed in Muncie Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youth Opportunity Center
Youth Opportunity Center is a public school in Muncie, IN, part of Muncie Community Schools, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (765) 747-5223
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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, 2011-2025, multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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