Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary V Wheeler Elementary serves the northwest part of Pikeville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 158 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest points being about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the Best!
School Rankings
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
White
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mountaineers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary V Wheeler Elementary School's ranking?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary School?
212 students attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mary V Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mary V Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary V Wheeler Elementary School part of?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is part of Bledsoe County School District.
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