Best Schools in Wheeler, IN
Wheeler, IN has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,968 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Wheeler meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wheeler, IN
The top high schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheeler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
2. Portage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheeler, IN
The top middle schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Township Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Willowcreek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
3. William Fegely Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wheeler, IN
The top elementary schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. John Simatovich Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. South Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheeler, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheeler, IN has a total population of 1,184 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wheeler, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wheeler, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheeler, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheeler, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wheeler, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wheeler, IN
How many schools are in Wheeler, IN?
Wheeler, IN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,968 students in total.
How do schools in Wheeler perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wheeler score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Wheeler meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wheeler?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations