- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muncie, IN
Delta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Delta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180266000323
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Delaware Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180266000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Delta Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180266000323 · Muncie, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 17.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (848 students)
Delta Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Delta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
848 students
- This school
Delta Middle School
602 students
- Royerton Eleme
Royerton Elementary School
596 students
- Albany Element 267
Albany Elementary School
267 students
- Eaton Elementa 256
Eaton Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Delta Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Middle School compares
Delta Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Delta Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delaware Community School Corp reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royerton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Muncie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delta Middle School
How many students attend Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muncie, IN. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Middle School?
44.4% of students at Delta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Delta Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Middle School rank among middle schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Muncie on the city page.
What other schools are in Delaware Community School Corp?
Besides Delta Middle School, Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students), Royerton Elementary School (596 students), and Albany Elementary School (267 students). See the Delaware Community School Corp district page for the complete list.