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Jefferson Middle School

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Jefferson Middle School ranks 335 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

335^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 31% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Jefferson Middle School is a grades 6-8 school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 658 students as part of Fort Wayne Community Schools. In the most recent SchoolDigger rankings it places 335th of 486 Indiana middle schools — the 31st percentile, with 2 stars. The district overall ranks 274th of 374 Indiana districts (27th percentile, 1 star), so Jefferson Middle School sits slightly above its district's percentile but still in the lower third of the state. Its rank has declined over the long term, from the 42nd-45th percentile in the late 2010s to the 30th-34th percentile in recent years; 2025-26 brought a small uptick, from 1 star to 2 stars.

Jefferson's clearest academic pattern is a subject split. Math (27.38% proficient) and science (27.69%) are relative strengths — third among seven nearby same-district middle schools, behind only Memorial Park Middle School (39.65% math, 42.42% science) and Blackhawk Middle School (34.46% math, 33.33% science). English language arts is the weakness: 23.86% proficient, below the district's 29.96% and sixth of those seven schools. The sharpest red flag is 7th grade ELA at 14.79%, less than half the state's 41.7% and lower than every nearby same-district peer. Sixth grade math (36.98%) is a bright spot, above the district and close to the state.

Chronic absenteeism is 20.7%, above the district (20.2%) and state (16.7%), but better than most nearby same-district middle schools except Memorial Park Middle School (10.0%). Free/reduced lunch is 56.23%, moderate for the group. Jefferson's per-student spending of $11,154 is the lowest among nearby same-district peers, and its 15.1 student-teacher ratio is the second-highest. Notably, higher-poverty Memorial Park Middle School and lower-poverty Blackhawk Middle School both outperform Jefferson, and suburban schools such as Maple Creek Middle School in Northwest Allen County Schools spend less yet achieve far more. The most actionable priorities are 7th grade literacy, sustained math and science support, and understanding what Memorial Park and Blackhawk do differently.

658

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,154

Per pupil spending ?

56.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5303 Wheelock Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

(260) 467-4825

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northrop High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:	Arlington Elementary School
	Saint Joseph Central School
	Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.0%

Hispanic:

17.2%

African American:

15.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school26%

District avg29%

335^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Middle Schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools

274^th of 374Fort Wayne Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	32.4	335 of 486	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.8	338 of 480	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.1	325 of 491	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	301 of 489	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.8	286 of 490	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.4	306 of 483	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	261 of 470	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	282 of 473	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.8	258 of 472	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.4	288 of 494	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.7	226 of 485	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.8	267 of 470	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.8	267 of 444	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.1	293 of 447	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.0	292 of 451	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	36.4	327 of 428	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.2	323 of 423	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	51.8	219 of 392	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.1	257 of 382	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.3	295 of 375	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	45.1	249 of 370	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.6	102 of 222	54.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Science28%

Math27%

English Language Arts24%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)						ILEARN Math (2026)						ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	5303 Wheelock Rd	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4825	658	43	15.1	56.2%	342 (52.0%)	101 (15.3%)	113 (17.2%)	29 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	70 (10.6%)	32.4	335^th of 486 public middle schools	31.1%		30.8	338^th of 480 public middle schools	29.6%	3			30.4	14.8	25.0	23.9			37.0	18.9	25.6	27.4		27.7	27.7		$11,154	$1,123	$10,031
Blackhawk Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7200 E State Blvd	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-4885	814	50	16.2	49.3%	378 (46.4%)	185 (22.7%)	118 (14.5%)	51 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (9.8%)	53.2	216^th of 486 public middle schools	55.6%		64.8	157^th of 480 public middle schools	67.3%	59			37.0	36.6	42.4	38.6			32.8	31.6	39.0	34.5		33.3	33.3		$11,288	$1,060	$10,229
Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	4901 Vance Ave	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4400	644	51	12.5	72.4%	135 (21.0%)	199 (30.9%)	176 (27.3%)	71 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.5%)	24.7	362^nd of 486 public middle schools	25.5%		23.8	364^th of 480 public middle schools	24.2%	2			21.0	27.5	25.4	24.6			21.0	27.5	12.4	20.1		19.6	19.6		$11,441	$1,676	$9,765
Northwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 E Wash Ctr Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-2930	585	44	13.3	70.6%	239 (40.9%)	109 (18.6%)	128 (21.9%)	37 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (12.1%)	20	390^th of 486 public middle schools	19.8%		22	371^st of 480 public middle schools	22.7%	19			24.7	19.3	25.0	23.0			14.4	18.1	14.3	15.6		19.4	19.4		$11,225	$1,333	$9,892
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Lake Ave	Fort Wayne	46805	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-8625	452	37	12.3	77.7%	136 (30.1%)	129 (28.5%)	107 (23.7%)	21 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (12.8%)	23	377^th of 486 public middle schools	22.4%		18	392^nd of 480 public middle schools	18.3%	15			21.9	29.9	26.4	26.1			21.7	14.8	11.6	16.2		21.7	21.7		$12,560	$997	$11,562
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6525	624	45	13.8	66.5%	235 (37.7%)	138 (22.1%)	146 (23.4%)	51 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.2%)	22.5	381^st of 486 public middle schools	21.6%		21.5	373^rd of 480 public middle schools	22.3%	8			23.6	27.8	23.4	25.0			20.5	15.8	11.7	16.2		23.6	23.6		$11,926	$1,132	$10,793
Memorial Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2200 Maumee Ave	Fort Wayne	46803	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-5300	627	47	13.2	61.1%	239 (38.1%)	184 (29.3%)	133 (21.2%)	19 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.0%)	70.3	138^th of 486 public middle schools	71.6%		63.5	163^rd of 480 public middle schools	66.0%	25			49.8	44.6	56.4	50.3			49.5	34.1	34.6	39.7		42.4	42.4		$12,619	$1,776	$10,843
Leo Elementary School	Public	4-6	14811 Wayne St	Leo	46765	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 446-0170	653	32	20.4	23.4%	561 (85.9%)	12 (1.8%)	25 (3.8%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.2%)								(n/a)	73.1	52.8	55.6			60.4	79.7	48.6	56.0			61.3	60.9	44.9	52.8	56.0	$9,443	$774	$8,669
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4625 Werling Drive	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle	Yes	No	No	Yes	(260) 441-8727	150	12	12.5	78.0%	2 (1.3%)	32 (21.3%)	11 (7.3%)	103 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	8.8	452^nd of 486 public middle schools	7.0%		5.8	468^th of 480 public middle schools	2.5%	16			18.3	9.3	12.5	13.6			10.0	1.9	0.0	4.3		15.0	15.0		$16,848	$2,966	$13,882
Maple Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Union Chapel Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-0802	1,024	50	20.4	16.1%	799 (78.0%)	49 (4.8%)	54 (5.3%)	64 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.7%)	84.1	58^th of 486 public middle schools	88.1%		83.5	66^th of 480 public middle schools	86.3%	8			52.3	57.9	53.9	54.6			49.9	53.7	46.7	50.0		55.3	55.3		$8,064	$315	$7,749

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Northrop High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 52% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Jefferson Middle School ranks 335^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

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