The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Social studies. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Haverhill Elementary School
Haverhill Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Metropolitan School District of Southwest Allen County Schools, a district in the southwestern part of Fort Wayne. It is a building that feeds into the district’s middle and high schools, so the academic picture here is focused entirely on the elementary years.
On the state assessments that Indiana administers in grades three through five, Haverhill’s students as a group posted strong results. A solid majority of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standards in math and English language arts, and performance in science and social studies was similarly high. The school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects places it among the highest-performing schools when compared with other schools in Allen County districts. This is a clear academic strength and suggests that the instructional program and student readiness are well aligned with state expectations.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of students who are Hispanic and a smaller share who identify as two or more races, Black, or Asian. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is lower than in many other Allen County schools but still present. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of special education and language support services.
The school is located in a residential area of southwest Fort Wayne, a part of the city that has seen steady development. Housing values in the zip code are above the statewide average and well above the national average, with rents also on the higher side for the region. The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, but downtown Fort Wayne and its growing riverfront amenities, including Promenade Park and Parkview Field, are a short drive away. Fort Wayne itself is a city with a strong industrial history, a stable population that has been growing modestly, and a range of civic and cultural attractions. Major employers include healthcare systems and manufacturing, and the city has invested heavily in downtown redevelopment in recent years.
For families considering Haverhill, the district context matters. In 2025, voters in Southwest Allen County Schools rejected a referendum that would have funded full replacements of two older elementary schools, including Lafayette Meadows, which serves a neighboring attendance area. The district then revised its plan, using existing funds to proceed with replacing only Covington Elementary, breaking ground in 2025. That means the elementary facilities in the district are in different states of condition, and Haverhill’s own building age and condition were not detailed in the available information; a prospective parent may want to tour the school and ask about any planned maintenance or upgrades. The district also offers a full-time virtual school option called eSACS for grades six through twelve, hosted on the Homestead High School campus, which gives families an alternative pathway for older students if that becomes relevant.
Haverhill Elementary presents as a school with consistently strong academic results, a relatively low share of students in poverty compared to county peers, and a stable suburban setting within a larger city that offers a mix of amenities and ongoing development. The main open question for a family would be the condition of the school building itself and the specific supports available for students who need additional academic or language assistance, since that data was not available from public sources.
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