Wheatley Alternative Education Center serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatley Alternative Education Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wheatley Alternative Education Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
49%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
74 students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wheatley Alternative Education Center students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley Alternative Education Center offer ?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wheatley Alternative Education Center part of?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center is part of Temple ISD School District.
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