Summary:
There are two middle schools serving zip code 46815: Blackhawk Middle School and Lane Middle School. Both schools are part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked in the bottom half of Indiana districts. The area is served by these two public middle schools.
Blackhawk Middle School appears to be the higher-performing school in zip code 46815. It consistently ranks in the top half of Indiana middle schools, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Lane Middle School ranks in the bottom quartile with a 1-star rating. Blackhawk also demonstrates significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to Lane, often exceeding the district average. Lane Middle School, on the other hand, faces academic challenges with proficiency rates considerably below both district and state averages.
Both schools share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is a significant factor impacting student success. While spending per student is similar between the two schools, with Blackhawk Middle School spending $11,288 and Lane Middle School spending $11,441, this does not translate to comparable academic outcomes. Lane Middle School serves a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may correlate with its lower academic performance. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate should be a priority for both schools and the district.
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