Serving 1,061 students in grades 6-8, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonel John Wheeler Middle School serves the eastern part of Crown Point, IN, covering an area of approximately 36.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's student population of 1,061 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,061 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #492 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
1,061 students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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