Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Miami 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami Middle School serves the southern part of Fort Wayne, IN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 44 square miles. Most students live within a short 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and some areas reaching up to 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Middle School's student population of 496 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami 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 Miami Middle School is 0.76, 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
#1566 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)34.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Middle School's ranking?
Miami Middle School is ranked #1566 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Miami Middle School often compared to?
Miami Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage Middle School, Kekionga Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Miami Middle School?
496 students attend Miami Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Miami Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Middle School?
Miami Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miami Middle School offer ?
Miami Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Middle School part of?
Miami Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Miami is a relativley good school this year. Our istep scores went up. Last year seventh grade had gotten one of the highest scores in the state. Our boys track football basketball and soccer teams won the city championships. More than 30 percent of the students are on honor roll. We are one of the only 3 or 4 middle schools that have a show choir.
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