B+
Above Average
78/100

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 401 W Joliet St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Indiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 52nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
1,068
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%52/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+5 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White59%54%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts70th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +20 pts, math +4 pts80th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%42%reading +18 pts, math +12 pts81st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%30%reading +27 pts, math -7 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +14 pts, math +7 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 W Joliet St
City Crown Point
ZIP Code 46307
District 1802490
NCES School ID 180249002417
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46307

Understanding the community around Colonel John Wheeler Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $98,580
Per Capita Income $40,537
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $277,200
Median Rent $1,187
Owner-Occupied 88.0%
Renter-Occupied 12.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.5%
Hispanic/Latino 15.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,068
Teachers (FTE) 57.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has 1,068 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Colonel John Wheeler Middle School serve?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colonel John Wheeler Middle School receive per student?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School receives $14,424 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in 46307 ▼
Avg Home Value
$364,617
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,793
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
12.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026