- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muncie, IN
Southside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180732001252
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Southside Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180732001252 · Muncie, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 11.2:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncie Central High School (1,337 students)
Southside Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muncie Central
Muncie Central High School
1,337 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle School
630 students
- West View Elem
West View Elementary School
538 students
- East Washingto 492
East Washington Academy
492 students
- South View Ele 470
South View Elementary School
470 students
- This school 469
Southside Middle School
469 students
What this shows Southside Middle School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Middle School compares
Southside 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Indiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Southside Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muncie Community Schools reports $15,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Middle School
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muncie, IN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Middle School?
82.6% of students at Southside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Middle School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Southside Middle School rank among middle schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #1 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 Muncie Community Schools?
Besides Southside Middle School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.