Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,046
students
District
Crown Point Community School Corp
County Context Score
24/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
401 W Joliet St, Crown Point, IN, 46307
School District
Crown Point Community School Corp
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180249002417
- District ID
- 1802490
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,046 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Lake County has 120 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Colonel John Wheeler Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Crown Point Community School Corp, Lake County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Crown Point Community School Corp.
1,046 students
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School reports 1,046 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 19 other middle schools in Lake County with enrollment data, 17 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 742 students.
20 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 748 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Crown Point Community School Corp lists 7 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Crown Point Community School Corp
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School Profile FAQ
Is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Crown Point Community School Corp.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Colonel John Wheeler Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Colonel John Wheeler Middle School with nearby schools?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School should be compared with 20 middle schools in Lake County, plus other schools in Crown Point Community School Corp. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Before using Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Crown Point Community School Corp.
Part of Crown Point Community School Corp
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,064 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
9,064
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Crown Point High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Douglas MacArthur Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dwight D Eisenhower Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lake Street Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Robert Taft Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Solon Robinson Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Timothy Ball Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Winfield Elementary SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- Jerry Ross Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Hal E Clark Middle School
Robert Taft Middle School
Kahler Middle School
Pierce Middle School
Hobart Middle School
Lake County Schools
County Context Score
24/100
County-level composite across 120 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.