Muncie Virtual Academy

Summary:

Muncie Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Muncie, Indiana, with a student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year. 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.

Muncie Virtual Academy has a higher percentage of White students (63.82%) and students identifying as two or more races (14.47%) compared to the district average at Muncie Central High School. However, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 71.9% compared to the district average of 47.6%. Academically, Muncie Virtual Academy's performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages across various ILEARN and SAT assessments, with only 3.92% of students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to 21.28% for the Muncie Community Schools district. Additionally, Muncie Virtual Academy has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 80.26%, compared to 70.44% at Muncie Central High School.

Interestingly, Muncie Virtual Academy's academic performance is notably lower than the nearby Burris Laboratory School, a public alternative school with much higher proficiency rates in ILEARN and SAT assessments. This suggests that the virtual learning environment may not be as effective for the student population at Muncie Virtual Academy. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its students indicate a need for targeted interventions and additional support to address these issues and improve student success.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302

(765) 256-9999

District: Muncie Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
483^rd of 485 Indiana Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 152.0

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

African American:

14.5%

Two or more races:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muncie Virtual Academy ranks worse than 99.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Muncie Virtual Academy ranks better than 61.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.65. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Muncie Virtual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), African American (14.5%), two or more races (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Muncie Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muncie Virtual Academy is 152, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Muncie Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Muncie Virtual Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Muncie Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Muncie Virtual Academy 483^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Muncie Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Muncie Virtual Academy 165^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Muncie Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Muncie Community Schools:

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

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Rank History for Muncie Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.93	483^rd	485	0.4%

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

Rank History for Muncie Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.65	165^th	431	61.7%

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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 Muncie Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	97	22	0	10	1	0	22	0	152

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 Muncie Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	152	1.0	152.0	80.3

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 Muncie Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	152	1.0	152.0	80.3

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.

Schools Near Muncie Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muncie Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4301 S Cowan Rd	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(765) 256-9999	152	1	152.0	80.3%	97 (63.8%)	22 (14.5%)	10 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (14.5%)								(n/a)	100.0	0.0					0.0	0.0	3.9					0.0	0.0	2.0
Youth Opportunity Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3700 W Kilgore Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 747-5223	39	5	8.6	30.8%	25 (64.1%)	6 (15.4%)	2 (5.1%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)								0.0	3.5						0.0	0.0			$23,069	$10,986	$12,082
Burris Laboratory School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2000 University Ave	Muncie	47306	Delaware County	Burris Laboratory School	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 285-8600	681	51	13.3	27.6%	513 (75.3%)	49 (7.2%)	29 (4.3%)	28 (4.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.7%)								(n/a)	81.6	49.0	63.6	47.8	52.1	57.9	48.3	59.0	54.8	72.7	67.4	41.7	40.4	43.1	39.3	49.4	54.2	61.3	$9,777	$895	$8,883
Muncie Central High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	801 N Walnut St	Muncie	47305	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5260	1,326	90	14.7	70.4%	720 (54.3%)	330 (24.9%)	86 (6.5%)	15 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	166 (12.5%)								(n/a)	34.4	10.2																21.2	$10,100	$1,125	$8,975
Anderson Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	101 West 29th Street	Anderson	46016	Madison County	Anderson Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(765) 649-8472	864	63	13.7	74.4%	422 (48.8%)	207 (24.0%)	144 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (10.4%)								(n/a)	21.7	0.0	9.8	5.7	6.3	8.3	5.3	17.1	9.1	19.6	13.2	6.3	4.2	0.0	2.6	6.7	8.3		$11,194	$2,072	$9,122

Frequently Asked Questions about Muncie Virtual Academy

Is Muncie Virtual Academy a good school?

Muncie Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Indiana alternative schools.

What district is Muncie Virtual Academy in?

Muncie Community Schools

How many students attend Muncie Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Muncie Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Muncie Virtual Academy?

Students at Muncie Virtual Academy are 64% White, 14% African American, 14% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

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