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Memorial Park Middle School vs. Shawnee Middle School

Should you attend Memorial Park Middle School or Shawnee Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Memorial Park Middle School
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Shawnee Middle School
1000 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Park 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Shawnee 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 15% (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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
611 students
622 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shawnee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Park Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shawnee Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shawnee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Park Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1095 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1554 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Park Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shawnee Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawnee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial Park Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shawnee Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
211
199
Grade 7 Students
204
217
Grade 8 Students
196
206

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shawnee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shawnee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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