At a glance
Reported students
1,024
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Maple Creek Middle School: 1,024 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Maple Creek Middle School
Maple Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Northwest Allen County Schools. NCES reports 1,024 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78%) and Asian (6.3%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Maple Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black4.8%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northwest Allen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carroll Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,004 reported students
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
600 reported students
Huntertown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
563 reported students
Perry Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Hickory Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Public schools near Maple Creek Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Middle School Middle · Northwest Allen County Schools | 06–08 | 1,004 | 2.9 mi |
| Shawnee Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 624 | 3.9 mi |
| Northwood Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 585 | 4.8 mi |
| Leo Elementary School Middle · East Allen County Schools | 04–06 | 653 | 6.7 mi |
| Lane Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 644 | 7.3 mi |
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 658 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maple Creek Middle School
What grades does Maple Creek Middle School serve?
Maple Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Northwest Allen County Schools.
How many students attend Maple Creek Middle School?
Maple Creek Middle School reported 1,024 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 915 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maple Creek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 1,024 students and 50.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maple Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maple Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northwest Allen County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Maple Creek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maple Creek Middle School in?
Maple Creek Middle School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools, based in Fort Wayne, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maple Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carroll Middle School (2.9 mi), Shawnee Middle School (3.9 mi), Northwood Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.