The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 28% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on New Haven Intermediate School
New Haven Intermediate School serves grades three through six as a regular public school within East Allen County Schools, a district based in the same city. For families looking at the intermediate years, this is the only school in the district covering that exact grade band, so most New Haven children in those grades attend here.
The student body is a mid-sized group for a grades 3–6 school, drawn from a community that is primarily white but includes notable shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a higher-poverty context relative to many schools in the region.
On state assessments, the picture is mixed. Across math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the share of students scoring proficient or above sits in a similar range: roughly three in ten are meeting the state's bar in each subject. That is below the statewide average, but when compared with other schools in Allen County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands above the midpoint of the county’s districts. So while the absolute performance is modest, it holds its own within the local landscape a parent might be considering. Participation rates on the tests were high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students.
Because this is an intermediate school serving only grades 3–6, there is no graduation rate to report, and no high school–level data on college readiness or career pathways. The school does not offer Advanced Placement or dual-credit courses, as those are features of the high school level. A parent interested in the full academic trajectory from elementary through graduation would want to look at the feeder middle and high schools within East Allen County Schools to understand the later options.
New Haven itself is a mid-sized city immediately east of Fort Wayne, situated along the Maumee River. Its character is a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and industrial operations such as a steel distribution center and a grain processor. Agriculture is a visible presence in the surrounding area. The city has experienced population growth over recent years and its land area has expanded, indicating ongoing development. Home values are moderate relative to national benchmarks, and the housing market has seen modest appreciation, which may be relevant for a family weighing a move. The downtown area includes a historic railroad depot and a community center, and the city has been recognized as a Tree City USA. No specific public library or transit system was identified in publicly available sources.
No data on course access, staffing ratios, discipline, or chronic absenteeism was available in the record. Similarly, information on special education and English learner populations was missing. A parent with specific questions about these areas would need to contact the school or district directly for clarification.
For a family living in or moving to the New Haven area, New Haven Intermediate represents a school with a moderate academic profile that is place-based within a growing, reasonably affordable community. The test results suggest that a majority of students are not yet reaching proficiency, a pattern that may prompt a parent to investigate the school’s instructional supports, curriculum, and how it serves students across different achievement levels. The school’s position within the county—above the midpoint among districts—indicates that it is not an outlier on the low end, but rather sits in the middle tier of performance in the area. Understanding the full pathway through the district’s upper grades will complete the picture for anyone planning for the years beyond sixth grade.
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