Below Average
#1612 of 1,823 schools in IN
Kekionga Middle School
Middle School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2929 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
- Math 9% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kekionga Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kekionga Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,362
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Canterbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Miami Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Smith Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 4–12 | 2.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #44 of 49
- District spending per student
- $14,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kekionga Middle School is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kekionga Middle School
Kekionga Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kekionga Middle School
What grades does Kekionga Middle School serve?
Kekionga Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kekionga Middle School?
Kekionga Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kekionga Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kekionga Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kekionga Middle School rank in IN?
Kekionga Middle School ranks #1,612 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kekionga Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kekionga Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kekionga Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kekionga Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kekionga Middle School a charter school?
No, Kekionga Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kekionga Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kekionga Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kekionga Middle School?
74.2% of students at Kekionga Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (260) 467-6600
- Area population (ZIP 46809)
- 8,677
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46809; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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