C
Below Average
57/100

Jeff H Towles Intermediate School

📚 01 – 08 🏫 School
📍 420 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Indiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
556
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−6 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−9 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts64th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading -2 pts, math -8 pts29th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%25%reading +2 pts, math -13 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 420 E Paulding Rd
City Fort Wayne
ZIP Code 46815
District 1803630
NCES School ID 180363002175
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46815

Understanding the community around Jeff H Towles Intermediate School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,440
Per Capita Income $32,024
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,800
Median Rent $931
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jeff H Towles Intermediate School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.6%
Black 25.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.1%
Two or More Races 11.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 556
Teachers (FTE) 43.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jeff H Towles Intermediate School?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School has 556 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Jeff H Towles Intermediate School serve?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School serves grades 01 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jeff H Towles Intermediate School receive per student?
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School receives $15,804 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jeff H Towles Intermediate School in 46815 ▼
Avg Home Value
$249,968
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,665
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
25.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026