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Merle J Abbett Elementary School

4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merle J Abbett Elementary 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 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merle J Abbett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merle J Abbett Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Merle J Abbett Elementary 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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1758 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merle J Abbett Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merle J Abbett Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merle J Abbett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merle J Abbett Elementary School's ranking?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is ranked #1758 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Merle J Abbett Elementary School often compared to?
Merle J Abbett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Irwin Elementary School, Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School?
498 students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Merle J Abbett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merle J Abbett Elementary School?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merle J Abbett Elementary School offer ?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merle J Abbett Elementary School part of?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Merle J Abbett Elementary School located?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is located in the Pettit Rudisill neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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