Delta Middle School

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Delta Middle School ranks 149 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delta Middle School is a public middle school located in Muncie, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 633 students. The school is part of the Muncie Community Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Delta Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In 2023-2024, 43% of Delta Middle School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.1-42.6%. The school has also experienced a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 40.2% in 2021-2022 to 21.1% in 2022-2023, indicating improved student attendance. However, Delta Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50.55%), which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Yorktown Middle School and Northside Middle School.

When compared to other nearby schools, Delta Middle School stands out for its stronger academic performance. For example, in 2023-2024, Delta Middle School's ELA proficiency rate of 43% was significantly higher than the 17.89% at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 and the 16.21% at Anderson Intermediate School. However, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 99 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 149 out of 485 in 2023-2024, suggests that while the school is performing well, other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9800 N Cr 200 E
Muncie, IN 47303

(765) 747-0869

District: Delaware Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,854

Students who attend Delta Middle School usually attend:

High:

Delta High School

Feeder schools for Delta Middle School:

Elementary:	Albany Elementary School
	Eaton Elementary School
	Royerton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 621

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta Middle School ranks better than 69.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Delta Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta Middle School is $8,854.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Delta Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Delta Middle School 149^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Delta Middle School in the ranking list.)

Delaware Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Community School Corp 61^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Delta Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	66.10	62^nd	222	72.1%
2005	63.75	130^th	370	64.9%
2006	70.74	92^nd	375	75.5%
2007	69.37	99^th	382	74.1%
2008	78.28	61^st	392	84.4%
2009	72.95	100^th	423	76.4%
2010	59.93	194^th	428	54.7%
2011	61.99	180^th	451	60.1%
2012	60.89	184^th	447	58.8%
2013	67.56	137^th	444	69.1%
2014	72.34	108^th	470	77.0%
2015	75.63	86^th	485	82.3%
2016	68.05	134^th	494	72.9%
2017	75.95	93^rd	472	80.3%
2018	77.85	81^st	473	82.9%
2019	74.70	99^th	470	78.9%
2021	64.79	160^th	483	66.9%
2022	64.39	168^th	490	65.7%
2023	62.40	169^th	489	65.4%
2024	67.83	149^th	485	69.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delta Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	648	7	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1989	648	7	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1990	676	4	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1991	691	9	5	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	718
1992	673	11	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1993	688	9	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1994	733	7	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1995	718	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	729
1996	718	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	729
1997	706	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1998	709	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
1999	686	8	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	696
2000	654	5	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2001	668	8	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2002	697	11	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2003	697	11	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2004	695	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2005	704	6	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	717
2006	702	4	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2007	643	6	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	12	670
2008	602	10	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	12	633
2009	581	6	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	8	604
2010	587	8	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	3	610
2011	619	7	2	6	2	0	11	0	647
2012	611	8	4	7	2	0	14	0	646
2013	649	10	3	3	3	0	20	0	688
2014	611	11	2	4	2	0	18	0	648
2015	614	10	0	3	2	0	20	0	649
2016	572	6	1	5	1	1	22	0	608
2017	578	12	1	4	0	0	18	0	613
2018	577	15	4	8	0	0	19	0	623
2019	557	14	0	13	2	0	27	0	613
2020	589	9	2	15	2	0	26	0	643
2021	603	12	3	15	2	0	25	0	660
2022	592	8	5	21	4	0	26	0	656
2023	569	9	4	20	6	0	25	0	633
2024	560	7	5	18	6	0	25	0	621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delta Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	40.0	16.5	10.4
1989	663	38.0	17.4	10.7
1990	688	38.0	18.1	8.4
1991	718	38.5	18.6	9.2
1992	694	38.4	18.0	11.8
1993	705	41.5	17.0	12.3
1994	748	41.3	18.1	12
1995	729	40.8	17.9	11.1
1996	729	40.8	17.9	11.1
1997	714	40.6	17.6	14.1
1998	713	40.4	17.6	14.2
1999	696	40.6	17.1	20
2000	668	40.7	16.4	17.8
2001	681	40.2	16.9	20.7
2002	715	41.8	17.1	26.4
2003	715	41.8	17.1	26.4
2004	712	42.3	16.8	25.3
2005	717	42.7	16.8	26.5
2006	715	42.8	16.7	23.9
2007	670	n/a	n/a	26.4
2008	633	34.9	18.1	27.5
2009	604	32.2	18.8	29.5
2010	610	31.2	19.5	36.2
2011	647	34.1	18.9	35.7
2012	646	35.0	18.4	38.7
2013	688	39.0	17.6	39.2
2014	648	37.0	17.5	40.4
2015	649	35.0	18.5	38.7
2016	608	34.0	17.8	37.2
2017	613	34.0	18.0	37
2018	623	36.3	17.1	44.8
2019	613	36.4	16.8	46.3
2020	643	38.0	16.9	46.8
2021	660	40.3	16.3	45.6
2022	656	35.8	18.3	36.7
2023	633	35.0	18.0	50.6
2024	621	37.0	16.7	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delta Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	40.0	16.5	10.4
1989	663	38.0	17.4	10.7
1990	688	38.0	18.1	8.4
1991	718	38.5	18.6	9.2
1992	694	38.4	18.0	11.8
1993	705	41.5	17.0	12.3
1994	748	41.3	18.1	12
1995	729	40.8	17.9	11.1
1996	729	40.8	17.9	11.1
1997	714	40.6	17.6	14.1
1998	713	40.4	17.6	14.2
1999	696	40.6	17.1	20
2000	668	40.7	16.4	17.8
2001	681	40.2	16.9	20.7
2002	715	41.8	17.1	26.4
2003	715	41.8	17.1	26.4
2004	712	42.3	16.8	25.3
2005	717	42.7	16.8	26.5
2006	715	42.8	16.7	23.9
2007	670	n/a	n/a	26.4
2008	633	34.9	18.1	27.5
2009	604	32.2	18.8	29.5
2010	610	31.2	19.5	36.2
2011	647	34.1	18.9	35.7
2012	646	35.0	18.4	38.7
2013	688	39.0	17.6	39.2
2014	648	37.0	17.5	40.4
2015	649	35.0	18.5	38.7
2016	608	34.0	17.8	37.2
2017	613	34.0	18.0	37
2018	623	36.3	17.1	44.8
2019	613	36.4	16.8	46.3
2020	643	38.0	16.9	46.8
2021	660	40.3	16.3	45.6
2022	656	35.8	18.3	36.7
2023	633	35.0	18.0	50.6
2024	621	37.0	16.7	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$311 (4.0%)	$7,491 (96.0%)	$7,801
2020	$326 (4.2%)	$7,460 (95.8%)	$7,785
2021	$365 (4.5%)	$7,764 (95.5%)	$8,130
2022	$943 (10.7%)	$7,910 (89.3%)	$8,854

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 169^th of 489 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delta Middle School)	59.6	37.7	21.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School Corp)	59.6	37.7	21.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Delta Middle School)	49	37.2	11.8%
6th Grade Math (Delaware Community School Corp)	49	37.2	11.8%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Delta Middle School)	61.9	51.8	10.1%
6th Grade Science (Delaware Community School Corp)	61.9	51.8	10.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Delta Middle School)	62.8	36.6	26.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School Corp)	62.8	36.6	26.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Delta Middle School)	46.3	31.5	14.8%
7th Grade Math (Delaware Community School Corp)	46.3	31.5	14.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Delta Middle School)	64.2	47.9	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School Corp)	64.2	47.9	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Delta Middle School)	39.9	30.8	9.1%
8th Grade Math (Delaware Community School Corp)	39.9	30.8	9.1%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	613	633	3.3%
African American	14	9	35.7%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	13	20	53.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	557	569	2.2%
Two or More Races	27	25	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	50.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Delta Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delta Middle School	Public	6-8	9800 N Cr 200 E	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 747-0869	621	37	16.7	50.7%	560 (90.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	67.8	149^th of 485 public middle schools	69.3%		62.4	169^th of 489 public middle schools	65.4%	20	48.8	40.3	40.0	43.0	45.8	37.2	37.2	40.0		$8,854	$943	$7,910
Northside Middle School	Public	6-8	2400 W Bethel Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5290	605	52	11.7	53.1%	312 (51.6%)	144 (23.8%)	37 (6.1%)	23 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (14.7%)	30.9	341^st of 485 public middle schools	29.7%		28.8	348^th of 489 public middle schools	28.8%	7	23.9	33.7	21.4	26.1	30.7	22.5	9.6	21.3	61.1	$11,161	$1,559	$9,602
Southside Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 East 26th St	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5320	459	47	9.7	68.4%	266 (58.0%)	99 (21.6%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (14.6%)	7.9	465^th of 485 public middle schools	4.1%		6.9	474^th of 489 public middle schools	3.1%	9	4.8	12.1	11.9	9.6	1.6	7.7	4.0	4.5	41.9	$13,419	$2,045	$11,374
Selma Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 E Cr 167 S	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 288-7242	272	18	15.5		250 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.5%)	87.2	48^th of 485 public middle schools	90.1%		88.1	45^th of 489 public middle schools	90.8%	3	56.7	60.9	44.0	53.7	62.2	64.4	47.3	57.8		$9,862	$703	$9,159
Yorktown Middle School	Public	6-8	8820 W Smith St	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 759-2660	699	42	16.5	35.9%	590 (84.4%)	20 (2.9%)	13 (1.9%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)	77.8	92^nd of 485 public middle schools	81.0%		71	128^th of 489 public middle schools	73.8%	36	50.0	45.6	52.4	49.5	50.4	47.2	35.8	44.2	100.0	$9,362	$777	$8,585
Highland Middle School	Public	7-8	2108 E 200 N	Anderson	46012	Madison County	Anderson Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 641-2059	935	75	12.3	79.0%	431 (46.1%)	210 (22.5%)	180 (19.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (11.9%)	19	392^nd of 485 public middle schools	19.2%		19.1	396^th of 489 public middle schools	19.0%	4		16.2	22.2	19.2		13.2	14.9	14.0	66.2	$13,349	$2,520	$10,829
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8	Public, Virtual	6-8	11580 S E 00 W	Fairmount	46928	Grant County	Madison-Grant United School Corp	No	No	Yes	No	(765) 853-7003	239	15	15.7	22.2%	142 (59.4%)	54 (22.6%)	25 (10.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	11.7	433^rd of 485 public middle schools	10.7%		8	461^st of 489 public middle schools	5.7%	28	13.9	18.9	19.0	17.9	4.2	5.7	4.3	4.7		$11,740	$292	$11,448
Anderson Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2300 Lindberg Rd	Anderson	46012	Madison County	Anderson Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 641-2047	452	38	11.8	77.7%	216 (47.8%)	96 (21.2%)	92 (20.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)								(n/a)	16.4			16.2	12.2			12.1		$5,277	$1,241	$4,036

Frequently Asked Questions about Delta Middle School

How many students attend Delta Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Delta Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Delta Middle School attend?

Students who attend Delta Middle School usually go on to attend Delta High School

Is Delta Middle School a good school?

Delta Middle School ranks 149^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Delta Middle School?

Students at Delta Middle School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Delta Middle School in?

Delaware Community School Corp

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