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#715 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
Robert Taft Middle School
Middle School · Crown Point Community School Corp · Crown Point, IN
A Crown Point Community School Corp middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 S Main, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Math 57% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Taft Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert Taft Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crown Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,118
Median home value
$293,500
Median rent
$1,308/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
| Eagle Park Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Crown Point Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Taft Middle School is listed in Crown Point Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Taft Middle School
Robert Taft Middle School is a public middle school in Crown Point, IN, part of Crown Point Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,079 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Taft Middle School
What grades does Robert Taft Middle School serve?
Robert Taft Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Taft Middle School?
Robert Taft Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,079 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Taft Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Taft Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Taft Middle School rank in IN?
Robert Taft Middle School ranks #715 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Robert Taft Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Taft Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robert Taft Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Taft Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert Taft Middle School a charter school?
No, Robert Taft Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Taft Middle School a Title I school?
No, Robert Taft Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Taft Middle School?
20.2% of students at Robert Taft Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (219) 663-1507
- Area population (ZIP 46307)
- 71,418
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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