Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)3%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
23%
Black
(15-16)3%
13%
White
(15-16)88%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Middle School?
173 students attend Wheeler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wheeler Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Middle School?
Wheeler Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheeler Middle School offer ?
Wheeler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wheeler Middle School part of?
Wheeler Middle School is part of North Stonington School District.
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