J Wilbur Haley Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Jefferson Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Jefferson Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,053 | #239 of 335 |
| National rank | #36441 of 50,301 | #9363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 33.2).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 66%).
- •J Wilbur Haley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 583.
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 J Wilbur Haley Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (42.1 vs 33.2 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 J Wilbur Haley Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School: 583. Jefferson Middle School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Wilbur Haley Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Indiana?
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School is 882nd of 1,053 and Jefferson Middle School is 239th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).