Serving 994 students in grades 6-8, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's student population of 994 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
71%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's ranking?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is ranked #587 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Colonel John Wheeler Middle School often compared to?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Taft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
994 students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colonel John Wheeler Middle School offer ?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School part of?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
2 10/26/2020
The bullying in this school is amazingly high and growing. Nobody tries to stop it, only to cover for legal reasons and for Real State. They have programs, but because of the quantity of students, really only a very selected minority can participate. The only reason why the government test is high is because the population is medium class ( is the center of Crown Point).
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