JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 703 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Jefferson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson Middle School, located at 5303 Wheelock Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school. By balancing rigorous core curricula with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support both the intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.
Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Jefferson Middle School emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, offering various clubs, athletic programs, and elective courses that allow students to explore personal interests and develop leadership skills. The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding Fort Wayne community, working to ensure that families are engaged in the educational process. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence and become productive, responsible members of their community.
For more information, contact Jefferson Middle School at (260) 467-4825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835-9706
(260) 467-4825
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 703 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 703
- Teachers:
- 40.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 703 students
- White
- 62.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.