Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Park Middle 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Park Middle School's student population of 627 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Park Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Park Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Park Middle School is ranked #1095 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Memorial Park Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Middle School, Jeff H Towles Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park Middle School?
627 students attend Memorial Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Memorial Park Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Park Middle School?
Memorial Park Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memorial Park Middle School offer ?
Memorial Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Park Middle School part of?
Memorial Park Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Park Middle School located?
Memorial Park Middle School is located in the Memorial Park neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school. I'm and 8th grader! I love it! All of the teachers are great, and they really do help you!
5 10/10/2025
I was a student of memorial park from 6 thru 8th grade. This was absolutely the best school I have ever attended! Memorial park changed my life and my outlook on the world.
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