Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the Best!
School Mascot
Mountaineers
School Rankings
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountaineers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary V Wheeler Elementary School's ranking?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary School?
214 students attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mary V Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary V Wheeler Elementary School?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary V Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary V Wheeler Elementary School part of?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School is part of Bledsoe County School District.
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