Colonel John Wheeler Middle School vs Robert Taft Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km 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
Robert Taft Middle School
Crown Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Crown Point, Indiana | Robert Taft Middle School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 335 | #49 of 335 |
| National rank | #4704 of 15,369 | #3617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Crown Point | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Taft Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 63.5).
- •Robert Taft Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Robert Taft Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Robert Taft Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27%).
- •Robert Taft Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.6).
- •Robert Taft Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,061.
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 Robert Taft Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Taft Middle School ranks higher (68.7 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 Robert Taft Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Crown Point and Crown Point in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School: 1,061. Robert Taft Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel John Wheeler Middle School and Robert Taft Middle School rank in Indiana?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 76th of 335 and Robert Taft Middle School is 49th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).