Memorial Park Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Park Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 592 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out among its nearby counterparts in several key areas, including academic performance, attendance, and resource allocation.

Academically, Memorial Park Middle School consistently outperforms the Fort Wayne Community Schools district in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math, with 39.31% of students proficient or better in ELA and 31.93% in Math, compared to 28.81% and 25.36% for the district, respectively. The school's proficiency rates also exceed the state averages for Indiana middle schools. Memorial Park has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 19.0% in 2021-2022 to 13.6% in 2022-2023, which is lower than nearby schools like Shawnee Middle School (23.9%) and Miami Middle School (29.7%).

In terms of resources, Memorial Park Middle School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,625 in 2018-2019 to $12,518 in 2021-2022, which is higher than some nearby schools like Blackhawk Middle School ($10,090) and Kekionga Middle School ($10,582). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 in 2022-2023, compared to 17.5 at Shawnee Middle School and 14.7 at Kekionga Middle School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2200 Maumee Ave
       Fort Wayne, IN  46803


(260) 467-5300

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,518 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.3%
African American:
29.6%
Hispanic:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Park Middle School ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Memorial Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), African American (29.6%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Park Middle School is 14.9. 6 middle schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Memorial Park Middle School employs 41 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Park Middle School is $12,518, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Memorial Park Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Park Middle School 211th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Memorial Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 283rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Park Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.92 52nd 222 76.6%
2005 71.76 79th 370 78.6%
2006 61.47 151st 375 59.7%
2007 53.64 210th 382 45.0%
2008 54.68 197th 392 49.7%
2009 41.53 301st 423 28.8%
2010 49.19 257th 428 40.0%
2011 62.67 172nd 451 61.9%
2012 63.35 167th 447 62.6%
2013 64.44 161st 444 63.7%
2014 63.57 179th 470 61.9%
2015 62.06 193rd 485 60.2%
2016 57.77 235th 494 52.4%
2017 51.53 262nd 472 44.5%
2018 56.43 233rd 473 50.7%
2019 57.52 209th 470 55.5%
2021 57.98 188th 483 61.1%
2022 47.29 264th 490 46.1%
2023 50.26 240th 489 50.9%
2024 55.50 211th 485 56.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Open Quote I was very concerned about the transition from Elementary to Middle school, but the teachers here have been very helpful and preceptive to the kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 7, 2011

Open Quote My expectations were much higher, for MP. I found that it is not so much MP but school system itself. Although I do believe that Dr. Robinson & Co. as well as the school board has good intentions. The education system in US is broken. Many teacher and administrators live outside FWCS district and their kids go to SWAC, NWAC, or to a private school in the area. I personally can't blame them, even more so after seeing the scores on this site. Parents need to be involved- find out what is going on in the classrooms- volunteer- email teachers- know your students teacher. My guess is that if you are taking the time to read this you already do most of these things. FWCS has something called "Edline", however they will be changing edline to another system, hopefully the teachers will post homework, test, grades, and important info. If we as parents use it online and expect them too, it will help everyone involved, mostly our kids. This I know for a fact, don't allow your child to fail. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 20, 2010

Open Quote Memorial Park Middle School is sadly considered the BEST school in the FWCS district. I say sadly because, if this is YOUR BEST, oh my gosh what does your worst look like? SPorts? It is a magnet and has limited sports. So how can it be the best? I am disappointed for the kids who have to endure what is offered to them. Hopefully some day the FWCS will follow suit with the other local public school systems and redirect their focus on academics and most importantly SAFETY of our kids. This school for example is in a dire area of town and the kids are subject to criminal activity being around them regularly. There have been shootings just recently ON THE SCHOOL PROPERTY. Overall, please do SOMETHING to make this school safe and worth our kids attending. I am a parent who stays involved with my kids. Being aware of what is available for their education is important to me. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Open Quote Memorial Park Middle School is the best in ALL of our sports, and bands. We have excellent students, and a spectacular staff. Everyone is welcomed here with loving and opened arms. Memorial Park is a BEAST!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Memorial Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 131 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 274 85 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 293 98 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 306 114 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 326 124 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 324 129 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 360 144 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 451 152 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1996 451 152 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1997 459 165 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 430 168 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 432 154 17 29 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 430 152 12 25 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 445 150 15 27 3 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 395 184 11 40 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2003 395 184 11 40 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2004 399 172 10 47 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 389 158 9 54 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 397 159 4 56 7 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 365 164 7 63 8 n/a n/a 15 622
2008 366 165 12 66 9 n/a n/a 17 635
2009 352 173 12 77 7 n/a n/a 19 640
2010 340 159 11 87 10 n/a n/a 27 634
2011 295 161 9 99 3 0 49 0 616
2012 272 166 9 118 3 1 41 0 610
2013 287 164 8 105 4 1 48 0 617
2014 290 170 17 118 4 1 52 0 652
2015 273 160 16 120 1 0 60 0 630
2016 241 166 21 145 1 0 51 0 625
2017 220 154 13 156 3 1 54 0 601
2018 211 161 16 159 2 2 50 0 601
2019 217 166 17 166 1 3 46 0 616
2020 208 186 19 147 2 3 36 0 601
2021 192 192 19 146 4 0 42 0 595
2022 197 194 16 127 3 0 53 0 590
2023 196 184 20 127 3 0 62 0 592
2024 222 181 19 131 1 0 57 0 611

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 Memorial Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 25.7 15.6 33.4
1989 369 23.3 15.8 n/a
1990 407 22.3 18.2 8.8
1991 445 25.1 17.7 12.1
1992 481 27.5 17.4 15.2
1993 481 27.5 17.5 20
1994 530 29.5 18.0 20.4
1995 622 32.0 19.4 20.9
1996 622 32.0 19.4 20.9
1997 641 35.5 18.1 19.7
1998 629 36.0 17.5 21.1
1999 634 34.0 18.6 29.7
2000 622 36.0 17.3 30.4
2001 640 34.5 18.6 29.4
2002 630 36.5 17.3 42.1
2003 630 36.5 17.3 42.1
2004 630 33.5 18.8 44.3
2005 614 36.0 17.1 48
2006 623 35.0 17.8 49
2007 622 n/a n/a 51.7
2008 635 37.2 17.1 53.1
2009 640 39.7 16.1 57.2
2010 634 35.4 17.8 60
2011 616 38.4 16.0 61.4
2012 610 38.0 16.0 63.3
2013 617 35.0 17.6 65.2
2014 652 35.0 18.6 66.3
2015 630 35.0 18.0 61.9
2016 625 32.0 19.5 60.5
2017 601 32.0 18.7 60.7
2018 601 33.0 18.2 62.9
2019 616 38.0 16.2 61.5
2020 601 35.0 17.1 61.9
2021 595 34.0 17.4 64.5
2022 590 40.0 14.7 61.4
2023 592 39.5 14.9 61
2024 611 41.0 14.9 54.5

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 Memorial Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 25.7 15.6 33.4
1989 369 23.3 15.8 n/a
1990 407 22.3 18.2 8.8
1991 445 25.1 17.7 12.1
1992 481 27.5 17.4 15.2
1993 481 27.5 17.5 20
1994 530 29.5 18.0 20.4
1995 622 32.0 19.4 20.9
1996 622 32.0 19.4 20.9
1997 641 35.5 18.1 19.7
1998 629 36.0 17.5 21.1
1999 634 34.0 18.6 29.7
2000 622 36.0 17.3 30.4
2001 640 34.5 18.6 29.4
2002 630 36.5 17.3 42.1
2003 630 36.5 17.3 42.1
2004 630 33.5 18.8 44.3
2005 614 36.0 17.1 48
2006 623 35.0 17.8 49
2007 622 n/a n/a 51.7
2008 635 37.2 17.1 53.1
2009 640 39.7 16.1 57.2
2010 634 35.4 17.8 60
2011 616 38.4 16.0 61.4
2012 610 38.0 16.0 63.3
2013 617 35.0 17.6 65.2
2014 652 35.0 18.6 66.3
2015 630 35.0 18.0 61.9
2016 625 32.0 19.5 60.5
2017 601 32.0 18.7 60.7
2018 601 33.0 18.2 62.9
2019 616 38.0 16.2 61.5
2020 601 35.0 17.1 61.9
2021 595 34.0 17.4 64.5
2022 590 40.0 14.7 61.4
2023 592 39.5 14.9 61
2024 611 41.0 14.9 54.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Park Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,056 (11.0%) $8,569 (89.0%) $9,625
2020 $1,269 (12.2%) $9,159 (87.8%) $10,428
2021 $2,629 (21.0%) $9,872 (79.0%) $12,501
2022 $2,416 (19.3%) $10,101 (80.7%) $12,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Park Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 240th of 489 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Park Middle School)49.542.5
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)33.723.7
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Memorial Park Middle School)52.738
 14.7%
   6th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)34.724.2
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Memorial Park Middle School)40.229.1
 11.2%
   6th Grade Science (Fort Wayne Community Schools)36.524.2
 12.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Park Middle School)44.425.1
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)33.321.7
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Memorial Park Middle School)44.726
 18.7%
   7th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)29.517.7
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Park Middle School)51.140.4
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)3527.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Memorial Park Middle School)39.231.2
 8%
   8th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)24.717
 7.7%
   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 Students616592
 3.9%
African American166184
 10.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1720
 17.6%
Hispanic166127
 23.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White217196
 9.7%
Two or More Races4662
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%61%
 0.5%


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Memorial Park Middle School ranks 211th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Park Middle School are 36% White, 30% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Memorial Park Middle School.


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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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