Kekionga Middle School

538 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kekionga Middle School, located at 2929 Engle Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is named after a historic village of the Miami tribe, reflecting the deep local heritage of the Fort Wayne area. It serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to support adolescent development.

In addition to its standard academic programs, Kekionga Middle School is known for its focus on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and school spirit. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses to engage students in diverse interests. As part of the larger Fort Wayne Community Schools system, it adheres to district-wide initiatives aimed at preparing students for high school success, focusing on both foundational skills and modern educational standards.

538

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kekionga Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	164
Black	155
Asian	36
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
164 (30.5 %)
Black
155 (28.8 %)
White
120 (22.3 %)
Two or More
62 (11.5 %)
Asian
36 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-6600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 177

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 193