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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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,853 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
7,853 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
460 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 398 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.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
353 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
541 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
575 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
5,905 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
449 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
504
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
532
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
557
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
564
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
576
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
594
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
610
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
639
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
639
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
637
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
664
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
612
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
616
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,437 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,301
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,437
$12,780
Best MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aboite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5004 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Scott Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0701
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0701
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4509 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #66.
Haverhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Weatherside Run
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2901
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2901
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Covington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Grades: K-5
| 874 students
Rank: #88.
Whispering Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Mission Hill Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2601
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Woodside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1010.
Esacs Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 78 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 7,853 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 398 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?
75% of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District students are White, 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,437 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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