Serving 498 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 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 12:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Miami Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Miami Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
36%
13%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Middle School's ranking?
Miami Middle School is ranked #1591 out of 1,763 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
498 students attend Miami Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Miami Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, and 9% 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 12:1, 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 District.
School Reviews
5 6/13/2011
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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