Serving 583 students in grades 1-8, Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
26%
13%
White
39%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School's ranking?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is ranked #1374 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jeff H Towles Intermediate School often compared to?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Park Middle School, Shawnee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
583 students attend Jeff H Towles Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeff H Towles Intermediate School offer ?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School part of?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Jeff H Towles Intermediate School located?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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