Serving 558 students in grades 1-6, Wheeler Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheeler Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wheeler Avenue School's student population of 558 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheeler Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Avenue School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler Avenue School's ranking?
Wheeler Avenue School is ranked #1057 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wheeler Avenue School often compared to?
Wheeler Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Dever School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Avenue School?
558 students attend Wheeler Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Wheeler Avenue School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Avenue School?
Wheeler Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheeler Avenue School offer ?
Wheeler Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler Avenue School part of?
Wheeler Avenue School is part of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District.
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