C−
Jefferson Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5303 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 · (260) 467-4825 · Part of Fort Wayne Community Schools
Students
658
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Jefferson Middle School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 42.6%
Location
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5303 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6196
Grade 7224
Grade 8238
Enrollment over time
719’20
681’21
682’22
676’23
658’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%Hispanic 17%Black 15%Two or more races 11%Asian 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.