Jeff H Towles Intermediate School

420 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 561 students in grades 1-8, Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Jeff H Towles Intermediate School's student population of 561 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1278 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
38%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jeff H Towles Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jeff H Towles Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School's ranking?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is ranked #1278 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jeff H Towles Intermediate School often compared to?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Park Middle School, Shawnee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
561 students attend Jeff H Towles Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeff H Towles Intermediate School offer ?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School part of?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School located?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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