Summary:
ZIP code 47306 covers two schools in Muncie, Indiana, and both operate as their own single-school districts. Together they enroll 894 students across grades K–12. The area summary lists 0 elementary, 0 middle, 1 high, and 1 alternative school, though Burris Laboratory School actually serves grades K–12, making it the only option here for younger students. Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn serves grades 10–12 only. Because the two schools differ so much in size, grade span, and mission, families should read comparisons with that context in mind.
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn (district: Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn) is the clear standout, ranked #1 in Indiana with 5 stars and the 100th percentile, and #1 among 415 schools in 2025–2026. Its SAT results are far above state levels: 91.57% in ERW versus 51.9% statewide, and 79.52% in Math versus 25.6%. It posts a 99.0% graduation rate, 0.0% chronic absenteeism (state: 16.7%), a 7.5 student-teacher ratio, and $30,739 in per-student spending.
Burris Laboratory School (district: Burris Laboratory School) is larger, with 676 students, a 100% graduation rate, and 12.7% chronic absenteeism — both better than state. Its SAT scores also beat state averages (70.0% ERW and 38.0% Math in 2025–2026), and science and social studies results are strong, including 6th grade science at 53.45% versus 41.2% statewide. Middle-school math is a relative weak spot, with 8th grade at 25% versus 34.2%. Burris spends $12,960 per student with a 13.5 student-teacher ratio, and 25% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, compared with Indiana Academy's 14.68%.
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