Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5303 Wheelock Rd,  Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Community Schools
2.2
3.0
676 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff King
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
719:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
56.2%
Black
16.1%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/14/2018
Overall it wasn't bad as a school. Choir was the best part of my day except for in 7th grade, then it was English. There are a lot of good teachers there. The only bad part about middle school is what I went through personally.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/17/2024
Wouldn’t recommend this upon my worst enemies
1.0 parent
7/23/2014
The special education staff was uneducated about Asperger's Syndrome. They did everything wrong. It was a nightmare for my son.
5.0 parent
10/31/2012
I would like to highly compliment the principal, Jeff King, in several categories. First, I find him to be very approachable and polite whether he is talking to a parent or student. He is easy to talk to and very friendly. Second, he has been very responsive to the individual needs of my daughter, a...
5.0 parent
4/28/2012
I love this school. They really care for their students and make sure they do the best to their ability.

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Jefferson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Fort Wayne, IN and is served by the Fort Wayne Community Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 676 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $323,515. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blackhawk Christian School, Peace Montessori, Blackhawk Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Middle School.

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