Enrollment
602
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Middle School
Delta Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 520 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 602 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muncie's middle schools, it stands alongside Northside Middle School (630 students): Delta Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students) and Royerton Elementary School (596 students) alongside Delta Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delta Middle School compares
Delta Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware Community School Corp, which includes Delta Middle School.
$11,552
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Delta Middle School a good school?
Delta Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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