Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Summary:

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is a public middle school located in Crown Point, Indiana, serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Crown Point Community School Corporation, which is ranked 33 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Indiana middle schools, with ILEARN test scores that are generally on par with or slightly below the Crown Point Community School Corporation average, but significantly above the state average in most subjects and grade levels. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.7% in 2020-2021 to 17.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average of 11.9% at the nearby Robert Taft Middle School. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has increased from 20.02% in 2021-2022 to 24% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average of 22.91% at Robert Taft Middle School, but higher than some of the other nearby schools.

While Colonel John Wheeler Middle School performs well academically compared to the state average, it is slightly below the district average and some of the other high-performing nearby schools, such as Robert Taft Middle School and the schools in the Lake Central School Corporation. The school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate and shift in the socioeconomic status of its student population may be areas that the school and district should monitor and address to ensure continued academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 W Joliet St
       Crown Point, IN  46307


(219) 663-2173

District: Crown Point Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,077 Help


Students who attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School usually attend:

High:    Crown Point High School

Feeder schools for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School:

Elementary:    Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
    Lake Street Elementary School
    Timothy Ball Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  1,046

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
19.1%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks better than 77.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 20.1. (See more...)
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Compare Colonel John Wheeler Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is $10,077.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Colonel John Wheeler Middle School 108th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in the ranking list.)

Crown Point Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Crown Point Community School Corp 33rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 82.67 36th 428 91.6%
2011 85.25 27th 451 94.0%
2012 80.88 40th 447 91.1%
2013 85.16 25th 444 94.4%
2014 83.77 32nd 470 93.2%
2015 85.93 41st 485 91.5%
2016 84.16 37th 494 92.5%
2017 80.11 67th 472 85.8%
2018 81.89 61st 473 87.1%
2019 75.56 91st 470 80.6%
2021 79.17 84th 483 82.6%
2022 75.19 104th 490 78.8%
2023 73.86 109th 489 77.7%
2024 75.32 108th 485 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 700 10 11 58 0 n/a n/a 25 804
2009 743 13 17 73 2 n/a n/a 23 871
2010 781 19 21 72 4 n/a n/a 27 924
2011 715 22 23 90 3 2 13 0 868
2012 717 27 22 120 3 2 13 0 904
2013 724 25 19 124 3 0 13 0 908
2014 746 30 15 127 3 0 16 0 937
2015 749 31 16 115 2 0 17 0 930
2016 730 26 14 115 1 1 21 0 908
2017 725 30 13 118 1 1 15 0 903
2018 735 31 10 123 1 1 23 0 924
2019 713 36 15 139 0 0 27 0 930
2020 693 41 21 148 2 0 26 0 931
2021 687 42 20 166 1 0 26 0 942
2022 710 45 21 188 2 0 28 0 994
2023 742 44 23 200 4 0 33 0 1046

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 804 39.4 20.4 15.1
2009 871 44.8 19.4 17.6
2010 924 48.7 18.9 22.3
2011 868 49.4 17.5 23.5
2012 904 57.0 15.8 24.6
2013 908 52.0 17.4 21.6
2014 937 52.0 18.0 23.2
2015 930 50.0 18.6 22
2016 908 49.0 18.5 21.9
2017 903 48.1 18.7 20.6
2018 924 47.0 19.6 23.4
2019 930 47.0 19.7 21.4
2020 931 48.0 19.3 22.1
2021 942 49.1 19.1 23.1
2022 994 54.0 18.4 20
2023 1046 52.0 20.1 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 804 39.4 20.4 15.1
2009 871 44.8 19.4 17.6
2010 924 48.7 18.9 22.3
2011 868 49.4 17.5 23.5
2012 904 57.0 15.8 24.6
2013 908 52.0 17.4 21.6
2014 937 52.0 18.0 23.2
2015 930 50.0 18.6 22
2016 908 49.0 18.5 21.9
2017 903 48.1 18.7 20.6
2018 924 47.0 19.6 23.4
2019 930 47.0 19.7 21.4
2020 931 48.0 19.3 22.1
2021 942 49.1 19.1 23.1
2022 994 54.0 18.4 20
2023 1046 52.0 20.1 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $201 (2.4%) $8,272 (97.6%) $8,473
2020 $248 (2.9%) $8,309 (97.1%) $8,556
2021 $372 (4.1%) $8,638 (95.9%) $9,010
2022 $404 (4.0%) $9,673 (96.0%) $10,077

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 109th of 489 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)55.831.5
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Crown Point Community School Corp)61.941.6
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)62.256.9
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Crown Point Community School Corp)5956.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)60.439.9
 20.5%
   6th Grade Science (Crown Point Community School Corp)63.643.1
 20.5%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)63.647.7
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Crown Point Community School Corp)64.252.7
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)53.443.3
 10.2%
   7th Grade Math (Crown Point Community School Corp)52.548.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)56.149.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Crown Point Community School Corp)61.157.2
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)36.448.8
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Crown Point Community School Corp)40.947.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Colonel John Wheeler Middle School)9088.9
 1.1%
   End of Course Biology (Crown Point Community School Corp)54.340.4
 13.9%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9301046
 12.5%
African American3644
 22.2%
American Indian04
Asian1523
 53.3%
Hispanic139200
 43.9%
Pacific Islander00
White713742
 4.1%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%24%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Students at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,046 students attended Colonel John Wheeler Middle School.

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks 108th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School usually go on to attend Crown Point High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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