Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wheeler School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheeler School's attendance zone covers the entire Wheeler, TX school district, encompassing approximately 183.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheeler School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wheeler School's student population of 372 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wheeler School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler School is 0.52, which is less 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
#1658 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler School's ranking?
Wheeler School is ranked #1658 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wheeler School often compared to?
Wheeler Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lubbock-cooper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeler School?
The graduation rate of Wheeler School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Wheeler School?
372 students attend Wheeler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wheeler School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheeler School?
Wheeler School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheeler School offer ?
Wheeler School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Wheeler School part of?
Wheeler School is part of Wheeler Independent School District.
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