Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School's student population of 644 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
26%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
16%
1%
White
35%
11%
Hawaiian
5%
26%
Two or more races
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School's ranking?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is ranked #55 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School often compared to?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kailua Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
644 students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School offer ?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School part of?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
2 2/24/2016
Absolutely the most unorganized school any of my kids have attended. The curriculum is a joke.
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