Northside Middle School

Summary:

Northside Middle School is a public middle school in Muncie, Indiana, serving 583 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muncie Community Schools district, which is ranked 293 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northside Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 26.05% of Northside students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.1% statewide and 21.28% for the Muncie district. In Math, only 21.29% of Northside students were proficient, compared to 38.1% statewide and 21.93% for the district. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 43.5%, well above the state average of 15-20%. Additionally, 70.5% of Northside students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Northside Middle School's academic performance and other key metrics lag significantly behind those of nearby schools, such as Shenandoah Middle School, Yorktown Middle School, and Delta Middle School. These schools, which are in different districts, have much higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall ratings. Addressing the challenges at Northside Middle School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that leverages the strengths of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2400 W Bethel Ave
       Muncie, IN  47304


(765) 747-5290

District: Muncie Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,161 Help


Feeder schools for Northside Middle School:

Elementary:    Longfellow Elementary School
    North View Elementary School
    West View Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
African American:
24.2%
Two or more races:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northside Middle School ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Northside Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), African American (24.2%), two or more races (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside Middle School is $11,161.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northside Middle School 341st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Northside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muncie Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Muncie Community Schools 291st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.04 158th 222 28.8%
2005 22.46 332nd 370 10.3%
2006 22.45 329th 375 12.3%
2007 31.65 322nd 382 15.7%
2008 27.68 331st 392 15.6%
2009 25.49 355th 423 16.1%
2010 29.21 352nd 428 17.8%
2011 35.46 357th 451 20.8%
2012 32.60 357th 447 20.1%
2013 27.30 370th 444 16.7%
2014 40.13 350th 470 25.5%
2015 39.27 340th 485 29.9%
2016 41.94 340th 494 31.2%
2017 32.67 355th 472 24.8%
2018 18.78 404th 473 14.6%
2019 24.08 373rd 470 20.6%
2021 36.24 314th 483 35.0%
2022 24.74 368th 490 24.9%
2023 28.82 348th 489 28.8%
2024 30.91 341st 485 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Open Quote The school has some staff who are as immature as the kids. "Security" whom favors girls (borderline perversion), and is aggressive with boys. They have a nice anti-bullying mission statement. However, that's all it is, is a statement. Don't bother addressing the principal and vice principal (with real bullying or academic issues), as they are completely disinterested and out of touch. The school is a run away train with no brakes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 634 120 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1990 594 119 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1991 602 132 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1992 629 116 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 612 160 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1994 607 164 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 826 208 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
1996 826 208 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
1997 789 206 9 8 4 n/a n/a 1 1017
1998 784 226 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1031
1999 751 248 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
2000 760 252 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1040
2001 774 237 12 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1030
2002 740 214 15 16 20 n/a n/a 0 1005
2003 740 214 15 16 20 n/a n/a 0 1005
2004 680 220 13 16 2 n/a n/a 0 931
2005 664 219 19 18 4 n/a n/a 0 924
2006 645 180 17 17 7 n/a n/a 0 866
2007 572 167 11 20 7 n/a n/a 56 833
2008 519 149 3 16 3 n/a n/a 55 745
2009 504 157 5 12 2 n/a n/a 62 742
2010 482 187 9 17 1 n/a n/a 76 772
2011 474 181 10 19 2 0 77 0 763
2012 475 169 13 30 2 0 63 0 752
2013 451 180 8 33 5 0 75 0 752
2014 418 177 6 32 4 0 72 0 709
2015 394 167 5 30 3 1 66 0 666
2016 398 158 8 38 3 1 71 0 677
2017 390 144 7 31 2 0 73 0 647
2018 332 135 2 34 2 0 72 0 577
2019 289 143 0 35 5 2 77 0 551
2020 266 125 3 33 3 2 73 0 505
2021 270 127 0 39 1 2 79 0 518
2022 298 153 4 37 0 0 85 0 577
2023 291 141 14 44 0 0 93 0 583

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 Northside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 763 45.9 16.6 n/a
1990 724 49.7 14.5 0
1991 742 50.7 14.6 29.8
1992 757 47.1 16.0 30.3
1993 783 50.5 15.5 32.1
1994 782 50.0 15.6 34.4
1995 1051 55.3 19.0 34.8
1996 1051 55.3 19.0 34.8
1997 1017 61.4 16.6 35.2
1998 1031 58.6 17.6 37.3
1999 1025 62.1 16.5 47.3
2000 1040 61.1 17.0 42
2001 1030 60.4 17.1 45.9
2002 1005 63.3 15.9 52.3
2003 1005 63.3 15.9 52.3
2004 931 59.2 15.7 54.7
2005 924 60.2 15.3 53.2
2006 866 59.3 14.6 53.2
2007 833 n/a n/a 56.1
2008 745 51.0 14.6 57.1
2009 742 49.4 15.0 58.4
2010 772 48.6 15.8 67.8
2011 763 48.6 15.6 64.2
2012 752 48.0 15.6 65.7
2013 752 50.0 15.0 69.7
2014 709 47.0 15.0 71.2
2015 666 48.0 13.8 69.1
2016 677 41.0 16.5 66.3
2017 647 44.0 14.7 66.8
2018 577 40.4 14.2 73.1
2019 551 38.0 14.4 69.9
2020 505 41.4 12.1 60.8
2021 518 39.1 13.2 62.4
2022 577 42.1 13.6 63.1
2023 583 44.3 13.1 70.5

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 Northside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 763 45.9 16.6 n/a
1990 724 49.7 14.5 0
1991 742 50.7 14.6 29.8
1992 757 47.1 16.0 30.3
1993 783 50.5 15.5 32.1
1994 782 50.0 15.6 34.4
1995 1051 55.3 19.0 34.8
1996 1051 55.3 19.0 34.8
1997 1017 61.4 16.6 35.2
1998 1031 58.6 17.6 37.3
1999 1025 62.1 16.5 47.3
2000 1040 61.1 17.0 42
2001 1030 60.4 17.1 45.9
2002 1005 63.3 15.9 52.3
2003 1005 63.3 15.9 52.3
2004 931 59.2 15.7 54.7
2005 924 60.2 15.3 53.2
2006 866 59.3 14.6 53.2
2007 833 n/a n/a 56.1
2008 745 51.0 14.6 57.1
2009 742 49.4 15.0 58.4
2010 772 48.6 15.8 67.8
2011 763 48.6 15.6 64.2
2012 752 48.0 15.6 65.7
2013 752 50.0 15.0 69.7
2014 709 47.0 15.0 71.2
2015 666 48.0 13.8 69.1
2016 677 41.0 16.5 66.3
2017 647 44.0 14.7 66.8
2018 577 40.4 14.2 73.1
2019 551 38.0 14.4 69.9
2020 505 41.4 12.1 60.8
2021 518 39.1 13.2 62.4
2022 577 42.1 13.6 63.1
2023 583 44.3 13.1 70.5

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 Northside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,073 (10.3%) $9,319 (89.7%) $10,392
2020 $1,484 (12.9%) $10,053 (87.1%) $11,537
2021 $2,187 (17.9%) $9,997 (82.1%) $12,184
2022 $1,559 (14.0%) $9,602 (86.0%) $11,160

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 348th of 489 Middle schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle School)37.731.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)27.519.1
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Northside Middle School)32.124.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)25.515
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Northside Middle School)35.226.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade Science (Muncie Community Schools)29.918.6
 11.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle School)34.920.8
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)27.113.9
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Northside Middle School)25.517.6
 7.9%
   7th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)2312.2
 10.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northside Middle School)29.124.9
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)25.517
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Northside Middle School)15.414.6
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)14.69.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551583
 5.8%
African American143141
 1.4%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian014
Hispanic3544
 25.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White289291
 0.7%
Two or More Races7793
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%70.5%
 0.6%


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Northside Middle School ranks 341st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Northside Middle School.

Students at Northside Middle School are 50% White, 24% African American, 16% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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