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Memorial Park Middle School

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Memorial Park Middle School ranks 138 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 72% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Memorial Park Middle School is a grades 6–8 school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 627 students as part of Fort Wayne Community Schools. The district is rated low overall — 274th of 374 districts, 27th percentile, 1 star — but Memorial Park itself is rated much higher: 138th of 486 schools, 72nd percentile, 4 stars in 2025–2026, making it a clear bright spot within its district.

The school has improved steadily, moving from 46th percentile and 2 stars in 2021–2022 to 72nd percentile and 4 stars in 2025–2026. In 2025–2026 ILEARN all-grades results, Memorial Park reached 50.26% proficiency in ELA, 39.65% in math, and 42.42% in science — above its district in every subject and above every listed nearby school, including Blackhawk Middle School (38.62% ELA), Shawnee Middle School, Lakeside Middle School, and Portage Middle School. Chronic absenteeism is a standout: 10.0% in 2024–2025, compared with 20.2% in the district and 16.7% statewide, and far below every nearby school, where the next-lowest rate was 21.8%.

Spending alone does not explain these results. Memorial Park spends $12,619 per student — less than Portage ($14,211) and Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle ($16,848), both of which post much lower proficiency. Its student-teacher ratio is 13.2. ELA and science are relative strengths (ELA 8 at 56.38%, above the state's 44.0%), while grades 7–8 math is the area to watch: Math 7 is slightly below the state (34.05% vs. 35.9%), and Math 8 is only marginally above (34.59% vs. 34.2%). Blackhawk is the closest academic peer and is competitive in upper-grade math, though Memorial Park leads overall. Notably, 61.08% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet proficiency remains above district levels and above the state in most reported grades.

627

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,921

Per pupil spending ?

61.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803

(260) 467-5300

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.1%

African American:

29.3%

Hispanic:

21.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools

✓Above the Indiana median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg29%

138^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	70.3	138 of 486	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	63.5	163 of 480	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	211 of 491	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	240 of 489	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.3	264 of 490	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.0	188 of 483	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	209 of 470	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	233 of 473	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	262 of 472	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.8	235 of 494	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.1	193 of 485	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.6	179 of 470	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.4	161 of 444	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.4	167 of 447	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.7	172 of 451	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.2	257 of 428	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.5	301 of 423	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	54.7	197 of 392	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.6	210 of 382	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.5	151 of 375	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.8	79 of 370	78.6%	★★★★☆
2004	69.9	52 of 222	76.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts50%

Science42%

Math40%

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, November 26, 2011

I was very concerned about the transition from Elementary to Middle school, but the teachers here have been very helpful and preceptive to the kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 7, 2011

My expectations were much higher, for MP. I found that it is not so much MP but school system itself. Although I do believe that Dr. Robinson & Co. as well as the school board has good intentions. The education system in US is broken. Many teacher and administrators live outside FWCS district and their kids go to SWAC, NWAC, or to a private school in the area. I personally can't blame them, even more so after seeing the scores on this site. Parents need to be involved- find out what is going on in the classrooms- volunteer- email teachers- know your students teacher. My guess is that if you are taking the time to read this you already do most of these things. FWCS has something called "Edline", however they will be changing edline to another system, hopefully the teachers will post homework, test, grades, and important info. If we as parents use it online and expect them too, it will help everyone involved, mostly our kids. This I know for a fact, don't allow your child to fail. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 20, 2010

Memorial Park Middle School is sadly considered the BEST school in the FWCS district. I say sadly because, if this is YOUR BEST, oh my gosh what does your worst look like? SPorts? It is a magnet and has limited sports. So how can it be the best? I am disappointed for the kids who have to endure what is offered to them. Hopefully some day the FWCS will follow suit with the other local public school systems and redirect their focus on academics and most importantly SAFETY of our kids. This school for example is in a dire area of town and the kids are subject to criminal activity being around them regularly. There have been shootings just recently ON THE SCHOOL PROPERTY. Overall, please do SOMETHING to make this school safe and worth our kids attending. I am a parent who stays involved with my kids. Being aware of what is available for their education is important to me. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Memorial Park Middle School is the best in ALL of our sports, and bands. We have excellent students, and a spectacular staff. Everyone is welcomed here with loving and opened arms. Memorial Park is a BEAST!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)				ILEARN Math (2026)				ILEARN Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	$12,921	$855	$12,065
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	$15,089	$663	$14,426
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	$18,772	$1,924	$16,847
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	$12,520	$1,196	$11,324
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	$11,682	$859	$10,822
Paul Harding Junior High School	Public	7-8	6501 Wayne Trace	Fort Wayne	46816	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 446-0240	422	34	12.4	82.2%	24 (5.7%)	98 (23.2%)	77 (18.2%)	210 (49.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	20.4	387^th of 486 public middle schools	20.4%		16.1	403^rd of 480 public middle schools	16.0%	16		24.0	23.2	23.6		17.9	11.4	14.6			$12,697	$1,375	$11,323
Kekionga Middle School	Public	6-8	2929 Engle Rd	Fort Wayne	46809	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-6600	527	36	14.5	75.3%	102 (19.4%)	137 (26.0%)	205 (38.9%)	38 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	13.7	426^th of 486 public middle schools	12.3%		10.1	438^th of 480 public middle schools	8.8%	12	16.7	17.0	24.5	19.2	16.4	6.3	6.8	10.0	16.8	16.8	$12,102	$735	$11,367
Portage Middle School	Public	6-8	3521 Taylor St	Fort Wayne	46802	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-4500	380	36	10.5	80.5%	111 (29.2%)	95 (25.0%)	125 (32.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.3%)	31.9	339^th of 486 public middle schools	30.2%		27.3	352^nd of 480 public middle schools	26.7%	13	20.9	28.1	28.7	25.6	25.2	36.0	23.0	27.7	21.0	21.0	$15,631	$770	$14,861
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	$13,197	$999	$12,198
Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - Fort Wayne	Public, Charter	7-9	7910 S. Anthony Blvd.	Fort Wayne	46816	Allen County	Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - Fort Wayne	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(317) 953-1305	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Park Middle School

How many students attend Memorial Park Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 627 students attended Memorial Park Middle School.

What district is Memorial Park Middle School in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Memorial Park Middle School?

Students at Memorial Park Middle School are 38% White, 29% African American, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Memorial Park Middle School a good school?

Memorial Park Middle School ranks 138^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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