Jefferson Middle School vs Leo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Leo Elementary School
Leo · Public middle · Grades 4–6
653 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Leo Elementary School Leo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 335 | #19 of 335 |
| National rank | #9363 of 15,369 | #2206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 658 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 71% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Leo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 42.1).
- •Leo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Leo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Leo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 56.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 653.
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 Jefferson Middle School better than Leo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Leo Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 42.1 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 Jefferson Middle School and Leo Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Leo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 658. Leo Elementary School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Leo Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Jefferson Middle School is 239th of 335 and Leo Elementary School is 19th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).