For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,280 students in Muncie, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muncie, IN are Burris Laboratory School, Youth Opportunity Center and Delta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muncie, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Muncie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Muncie, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Gr: K-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 N Cr 200 E
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-0869
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-0869
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Cowan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Bethel Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Muncie Area Career Center
Vocational School
2500 N Elgin
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Muncie, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muncie, IN include Burris Laboratory School, Youth Opportunity Center and Delta Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Muncie?
9 public middle schools are located in Muncie.
What is the racial composition of students in Muncie?
Muncie public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Muncie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Muncie include: Northside Middle School vs. Delta Middle School, Delta Middle School vs. Northside Middle School
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