Jefferson Middle School vs Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
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.
Jefferson Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 335 | #347 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9363 of 15,369 | #17477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 42.1).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 56.2%).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 266.
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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch ranks higher (61.1 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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 658. Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Jefferson Middle School is 239th of 335 and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is 347th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).