Palestine–wheatley Middle School in Wheatley, AR serves 157 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, consistent since 2014, and 98% of students eligible for free lunch indicating stable socioeconomic composition.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 27%, showing a decline from prior years when math proficiency was higher.
Reading proficiency in 2022 is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 45%, indicating stable but below–district–level performance.
Science proficiency remains low at 35% in 2022, roughly equal to the state average of 36% and the district average of 34%, showing little change from the previous year.
The school's overall ranking declined from #772 in 2014 to lower ranks reported in recent years, highlighting a downward trend in comparative performance among Arkansas middle schools.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
18%
19%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Palestine-wheatley Middle School?
157 students attend Palestine-wheatley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Palestine-wheatley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palestine-wheatley Middle School?
Palestine-wheatley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Middle School offer ?
Palestine-wheatley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palestine-wheatley Middle School part of?
Palestine-wheatley Middle School is part of Palestine-Wheatley School District.
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