Merle J Abbett Elementary School

4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merle J Abbett Elementary 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 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merle J Abbett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Merle J Abbett Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Merle J Abbett Elementary 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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1718 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
36%
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10%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
14%
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Black
44%
13%
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White
4%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merle J Abbett Elementary School's ranking?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is ranked #1718 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Merle J Abbett Elementary School often compared to?
Merle J Abbett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Irwin Elementary School, Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School?
504 students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Merle J Abbett Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Merle J Abbett Elementary School offer ?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merle J Abbett Elementary School part of?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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