Phyllis Wheatley Middle School (Closed 2004)

Phyllis Wheatley Middle School serves 349 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
75%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
3%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
66%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phyllis Wheatley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Phyllis Wheatley Middle School?
349 students attend Phyllis Wheatley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Phyllis Wheatley Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Phyllis Wheatley Middle School offer ?
Phyllis Wheatley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Phyllis Wheatley Middle School part of?
Phyllis Wheatley Middle School is part of Boston School District.

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