Colonel John Wheeler Middle School vs Timothy Ball Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 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
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Crown Point, Indiana | Timothy Ball Elementary School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 335 | #109 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4704 of 15,369 | #8360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,061 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| city | Crown Point | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timothy Ball Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 63.5).
- •Timothy Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Timothy Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Colonel John Wheeler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 33.7%).
- •Timothy Ball Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 638.
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 Timothy Ball Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Timothy Ball Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 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 Timothy Ball Elementary School?
About 1.4 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. Timothy Ball Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel John Wheeler Middle School and Timothy Ball Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 76th of 335 and Timothy Ball Elementary School is 109th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).