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Jefferson Middle School

5303 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835

Ranked 99 of 134 in Indiana

Top schools in Fort Wayne
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jefferson Middle School

5303 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835

About Jefferson Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 27% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
676
Total Students
$45007
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.47%
Asian 3.11%
Hispanic 14.5%
Black 15.09%
Two+ Races 11.69%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.47%
Asian
3.11%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
15.09%
Two+ Races
11.69%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 676
51.92%
351 Female
48.08%
325 Male

Student Population

676 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

676 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson Middle School Contact Information

Address

5303 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835

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Phone

(260) 467-4825

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TOP 99 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A new three-quarter-mile section of the Wheelock Road Trail connecting Jefferson Middle School to nearby neighborhoods and businesses was completed in November 2025. The project cost $939,000 and was designed to improve safe walking access for students. It includes a pedestrian bridge and ADA-compliant ramps to support accessibility.

FAQ

Q1. What social-emotional supports are available at Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Social-emotional support is provided through counseling services and school routines that emphasize emotional awareness and peer respect.

Q2. How does the school ensure student safety?

Ans. Student safety is supported through supervision, secure procedures, and district safety guidelines.

Q3. How are families informed about student progress?

Ans. Student progress is shared through report cards, conferences, and teacher communication.

Q4. Are there extracurricular opportunities for students?

Ans. Extracurricular opportunities may include clubs and activities that vary by school year.

Q5. How does the school encourage positive behavior?

Ans. Positive behavior is encouraged through clear expectations and consistent reinforcement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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