Inspire Academy - A School of Inquiry

Inspire Academy - A School of Inquiry is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Muncie, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 194 students. Based on the available data, this school does not appear to be a standout performer, consistently ranking in the bottom tier of Indiana elementary schools and earning a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Inspire Academy's academic performance is significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from just 4% in 3rd grade to 26.67% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 40.3% to 42.7%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 0% in 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades to 13.33% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 34.5% to 51.5%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies was also below state averages. Additionally, Inspire Academy had a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,163 in 2023-2024 and a student-teacher ratio of 27.7 to 1, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's consistently low performance and the challenges it faces, such as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (99.48% in 2023-2024), suggest that a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary for Inspire Academy - A School of Inquiry to better support student learning and achievement.