Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South View Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
South View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South View Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South View Elementary School's ranking?
South View Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South View Elementary School often compared to?
South View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grissom Elementary School, East Washington Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South View Elementary School?
498 students attend South View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South View Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South View Elementary School?
South View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South View Elementary School offer ?
South View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South View Elementary School part of?
South View Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is South View Elementary School located?
South View Elementary School is located in the Thomas Park Avondale neighborhood of Muncie, IN.
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