Serving 538 students in grades 5-8, Wheeler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheeler Middle School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheeler Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
84%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler Middle School's ranking?
Wheeler Middle School is ranked #1663 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Middle School?
538 students attend Wheeler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wheeler Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Middle School?
Wheeler Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wheeler Middle School offer ?
Wheeler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wheeler Middle School part of?
Wheeler Middle School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheeler Middle School located?
Wheeler Middle School is located in the Shidler Wheeler neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Shidler Wheeler.
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