MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District

4824 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,555 students in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
7,555 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
500 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#81 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
349 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
544 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
626 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
5,575 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
74%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
439 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
64
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
469
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
503
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
523
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
555
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
544
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
575
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
598
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
626
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
630
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
635
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
607
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
643
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
583
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,747 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,888 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$90 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,747
$13,159
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,888
$12,791
This chart displays average spending per public school student in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aboite Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5004 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,408 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Scott Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0701
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Meadow School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4509 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Weatherside Run
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2901
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #88.
Whispering Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 Mission Hill Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1010.
Esacs Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District?
MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,555 students.
What is the rank of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District?
MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District is ranked #80 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District?
74% of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District?
MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,888 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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