Hanover Central Middle School vs Robert Taft Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Central Middle School
Cedar Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Robert Taft Middle School
Crown Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Hanover Central Middle School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Robert Taft Middle School Crown Point, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 335 | #49 of 335 |
| National rank | #2476 of 15,369 | #3617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Crown Point |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 68.7).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Robert Taft Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Robert Taft Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 647.
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 Hanover Central Middle School better than Robert Taft Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 68.7 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 Hanover Central Middle School and Robert Taft Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Crown Point in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central Middle School: 647. Robert Taft Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central Middle School and Robert Taft Middle School rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central Middle School is 25th of 335 and Robert Taft Middle School is 49th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).