Wheatley Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Elementary School?
341 students attend Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley Elementary School?
Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Wheatley Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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