Serving 252 students in grades 7-8, Wheatley Middle School 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 59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
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 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Middle School?
252 students attend Wheatley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wheatley Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley Middle School?
Wheatley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley Middle School offer ?
Wheatley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wheatley Middle School part of?
Wheatley Middle School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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