Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry's student population of 201 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Motto
Inspire Academy – A School of Inquiry exists to empower a diverse body of students with an internationally competitive education by fostering students’ natural inclination toward curiosity, discovery, and adventure.
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
21%
14%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry's ranking?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry is ranked #1688 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry often compared to?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Elementary School, Daleville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry?
201 students attend Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry offer ?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry part of?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry is part of Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry School District.
In what neighborhood is Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry located?
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry is located in the Southside neighborhood of Muncie, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Southside.
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