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#707 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
Middle School · Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle · Fort Wayne, IN
A charter middle school in Fort Wayne, IN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4625 Werling Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Math 4% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$44,601
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Harding JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Memorial Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Fort Wayne Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Smith Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 4–12 | 3.4 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,590NCES 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.
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is listed in Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is a public middle school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle, serving approximately 167 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
What grades does Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle serve?
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle?
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle rank in IN?
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle ranks #707 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle?
83.2% of students at Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle 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
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (260) 441-8727
- Area population (ZIP 46806)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 46806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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