Serving 55 students in grades 1-12, Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheatley Alternative Education Center's student population of 55 students has grown by 139% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley Alternative Education Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5603 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
42%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center is ranked #5603 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
55 students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wheatley Alternative Education Center students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, 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 1-12
What school district is Wheatley Alternative Education Center part of?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center is part of Temple Independent School District.
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