Top Rankings
Wheeler Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 387 students in Wheeler Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Wheeler Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,241 Schools
# Students
387 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Wheeler Independent School District, which is ranked #231 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
161 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
42%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
17
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,248 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,018 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,248
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,018
$14,148
Best Wheeler Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheeler Independent School District?
Wheeler Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 387 students.
What is the rank of Wheeler Independent School District?
Wheeler Independent School District is ranked #231 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler Independent School District?
55% of Wheeler Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheeler Independent School District?
Wheeler Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wheeler Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,018 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
