Shawnee Middle School

624 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shawnee Middle School, located at 1000 E. Cook Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a suburban area and functions as a key educational hub for the local community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced middle school experience that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings designed to foster student interest and skill development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Shawnee Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students through extracurricular activities and athletics. The school encourages participation in clubs, intramural sports, and fine arts programs, which help students build social connections and leadership skills during their transitional middle school years. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school, Shawnee works to maintain a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement, consistent attendance, and community involvement within the larger Fort Wayne school system.

624

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	146
Black	138
Asian	51
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
235 (37.7%)
Hispanic
146 (23.4%)
Black
138 (22.1%)
Asian
51 (8.2%)
Two or More
51 (8.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)467-6525
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 213

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 224