Muncie schools lose under state budget

That's the only way to score this new state budget, at least when it comes to K-12 education.

Of the 21 schools in East Central Indiana, more gain money than lose it.

But then again, collectively, the losses outweigh the gains by more than $800,000. Thirteen schools stand to receive more state aid, while eight will get almost $3.4 million less over the next two years.

By far the biggest loser is Muncie Community Schools. The largest of all the school corporations in Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay and Randolph counties, Muncie will suffer the biggest budget blow -- $2.4 million less over 2010 and 2011.