Deer Ridge Elementary vs Summit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Ridge Elementary
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Summit Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
| Measure | Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne, Indiana | Summit Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,053 | #91 of 335 |
| National rank | #8971 of 50,301 | #5168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 61.4).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 24.5%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Summit Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Ridge Elementary better than Summit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Ridge Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 61.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deer Ridge Elementary and Summit Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Ridge Elementary: 430. Summit Middle School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Ridge Elementary and Summit Middle School rank in Indiana?
Deer Ridge Elementary is 115th of 1,053 and Summit Middle School is 91st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).