Colonel John Wheeler Middle School vs Lake Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 912 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Crown Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students
Lake Street Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Crown Point, Indiana | Lake Street Elementary School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #76 of 335 | #35 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4704 of 15,369 | #3577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,061 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| city | Crown Point | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 63.5).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 27%).
- •Lake Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.6).
- •Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 559.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School better than Lake Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Street Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 63.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonel John Wheeler Middle School and Lake Street Elementary School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Crown Point and Crown Point in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School: 1,061. Lake Street Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel John Wheeler Middle School and Lake Street Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 76th of 335 and Lake Street Elementary School is 35th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).