Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(12-13)28%
51%
Black
(12-13)28%
13%
White
(12-13)44%
30%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center?
25 students attend Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Black.
What grades does Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center offer ?
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center part of?
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center is part of Irving Independent School District.
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