ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Wheeler Independent School District

1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096-1010
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 386 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Wheeler Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
386 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wheeler Independent School District, which is ranked #200 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#196 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
44%
58%
51%
45-49%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
54%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
42%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,290 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,052 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,290
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,052
$14,116

Best Wheeler Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wheeler Independent School District?
Wheeler Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of Wheeler Independent School District?
Wheeler Independent School District is ranked #200 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler Independent School District?
54% of Wheeler Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% 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 $13,052 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links