Lane Middle School

644 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lane Middle School, located at 4901 Vance Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public middle school serving students within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to help students navigate the unique social and developmental challenges that occur during the middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Lane Middle School provides various opportunities for student engagement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to encourage students to develop new skills, build teamwork, and cultivate a sense of school spirit. Supported by a faculty dedicated to student success, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the Fort Wayne community.

644

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lane Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	176
Black	199
Asian	71
Two or More	61
American Indian	2

Black
199 (30.9%)
Hispanic
176 (27.3%)
White
135 (21.0%)
Asian
71 (11.0%)
Two or More
61 (9.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-4400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 205

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 243