Very Good
#412 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 23% in state
Smith Academy for Excellence
School · Smith Academy for Excellence · Fort Wayne, IN
A charter school in Fort Wayne, IN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
725 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Math 8% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 42% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smith Academy for Excellence score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Academy for Excellence 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$40,903
Median home value
$131,600
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Allen Co Juvenile CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Crossroad AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Canterbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 687 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Smith Academy for Excellence
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Smith Academy for Excellence is listed in Smith Academy for Excellence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Academy for Excellence
Smith Academy for Excellence is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Smith Academy for Excellence, serving approximately 76 students in grades 4th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Academy for Excellence
What grades does Smith Academy for Excellence serve?
Smith Academy for Excellence serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Smith Academy for Excellence?
Smith Academy for Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Academy for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Academy for Excellence is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Academy for Excellence rank in IN?
Smith Academy for Excellence ranks #412 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Smith Academy for Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Academy for Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Smith Academy for Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Academy for Excellence has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Smith Academy for Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Smith Academy for Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Smith Academy for Excellence a Title I school?
No, Smith Academy for Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Academy for Excellence?
78.9% of students at Smith Academy for Excellence 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 579-6939
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 46802)
- 10,360
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 46802; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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