Paul Harding Junior High School

Summary:

Paul Harding Junior High School is a public middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving around 430 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 165 out of 381 districts in the state.

Despite having a diverse student population with a significant Asian student representation, Paul Harding Junior High School consistently underperforms academically compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.63% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 12.79% were proficient in Math, far below the district's performance. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 27.1% over the past few years. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Blackhawk Middle School, which had significantly higher proficiency rates, it becomes clear that Paul Harding Junior High School is an outlier in terms of academic achievement.

Despite the school's diverse student population and available resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the data suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues contributing to its poor performance. This could include a focus on improving student engagement, attendance, and the quality of instruction, as well as a closer examination of the school's curriculum and support systems. The findings highlight the need for a comprehensive and data-driven approach to improving educational outcomes for the students at Paul Harding Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 6501 Wayne Trace
       Fort Wayne, IN  46816


(260) 446-0240

District: East Allen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
360th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,280 Help


Students who attend Paul Harding Junior High School usually attend:

High:    New Haven Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for Paul Harding Junior High School:

Elementary:    Prince Chapman Academy
    Southwick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
49.3%
African American:
25.6%
Hispanic:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paul Harding Junior High School ranks worse than 74.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paul Harding Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (49.3%), African American (25.6%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Harding Junior High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Paul Harding Junior High School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Harding Junior High School is $11,280.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paul Harding Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Paul Harding Junior High School 360th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Paul Harding Junior High School in the ranking list.)

East Allen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Allen County Schools 175th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul Harding Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 10.97 433rd 470 7.9%
2015 14.80 425th 485 12.4%
2016 11.80 445th 494 9.9%
2017 6.28 441st 472 6.6%
2018 21.87 392nd 473 17.1%
2019 19.57 398th 470 15.3%
2021 20.18 380th 483 21.3%
2022 18.83 395th 490 19.4%
2023 24.98 368th 489 24.7%
2024 24.93 360th 485 25.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paul Harding Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 16 129 75 25 0 0 14 0 259
2013 21 123 73 32 1 0 16 0 266
2014 17 124 75 41 1 0 18 0 276
2015 26 117 90 34 0 0 22 0 289
2016 20 136 123 46 0 0 24 0 349
2017 22 130 135 49 0 0 11 0 347
2018 20 131 137 52 0 0 20 0 360
2019 19 116 178 48 0 0 32 0 393
2020 28 128 181 55 0 0 25 0 417
2021 22 124 203 63 0 0 21 0 433
2022 29 121 208 67 0 0 15 0 440
2023 25 110 212 65 0 0 18 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul Harding Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 259 24.7 10.4 90.3
2013 266 25.4 10.4 91.7
2014 276 25.0 11.0 91.3
2015 289 23.0 12.5 92.7
2016 349 24.0 14.5 93.7
2017 347 24.1 14.3 91.9
2018 360 26.0 13.8 93.9
2019 393 29.0 13.5 90.8
2020 417 31.0 13.4 82.7
2021 433 30.0 14.4 83.1
2022 440 33.7 13.0 88.6
2023 430 31.4 13.6 88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul Harding Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 259 24.7 10.4 90.3
2013 266 25.4 10.4 91.7
2014 276 25.0 11.0 91.3
2015 289 23.0 12.5 92.7
2016 349 24.0 14.5 93.7
2017 347 24.1 14.3 91.9
2018 360 26.0 13.8 93.9
2019 393 29.0 13.5 90.8
2020 417 31.0 13.4 82.7
2021 433 30.0 14.4 83.1
2022 440 33.7 13.0 88.6
2023 430 31.4 13.6 88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Harding Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,169 (11.4%) $9,127 (88.6%) $10,296
2020 $1,056 (10.5%) $9,049 (89.5%) $10,105
2021 $1,174 (11.3%) $9,184 (88.7%) $10,358
2022 $1,771 (15.7%) $9,509 (84.3%) $11,280

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Harding Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 368th of 489 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Harding Junior High School)35.823.3
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Allen County Schools)5540.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Paul Harding Junior High School)23.218.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Math (East Allen County Schools)42.836.2
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Harding Junior High School)31.628.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Allen County Schools)54.343.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Paul Harding Junior High School)17.512.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (East Allen County Schools)36.526.6
 9.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393430
 9.4%
African American116110
 5.2%
American Indian00
Asian178212
 19.1%
Hispanic4865
 35.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1925
 31.6%
Two or More Races3218
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%88.1%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Harding Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Paul Harding Junior High School.

Students who attend Paul Harding Junior High School usually go on to attend New Haven Junior/Senior High School

Students at Paul Harding Junior High School are 49% Asian, 26% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

Paul Harding Junior High School ranks 360th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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