Overview

Deer Ridge Elementary is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 6 elementary schools in M S D Southwest Allen County Schls.

School Rating

Deer Ridge Elementary is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Indiana with the same grade levels.
8/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1515 South Scott Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
School leader: Ms Jennifer Sprague
(260) 431-0701
(260) 431-0799
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