Burris Laboratory School vs Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burris Laboratory School
Muncie · Public other · Grades K–12
676 students
Northside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
| Measure | Burris Laboratory School Muncie, Indiana | Northside Middle School Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #284 of 335 |
| National rank | – | #11598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 24% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burris Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Burris Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 33%).
- •Burris Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 69.8%).
- •Northside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Burris Laboratory School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 630.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burris Laboratory School better than Northside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burris Laboratory School and Northside Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burris Laboratory School: 676. Northside Middle School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burris Laboratory School and Northside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Burris Laboratory School is unranked and Northside Middle School is 284th of 335 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).