Serving 525 students in grades 5-8, Wheatridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheatridge Middle School's student population of 525 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Wheatridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatridge Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatridge Middle School's ranking?
Wheatridge Middle School is ranked #674 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wheatridge Middle School often compared to?
Wheatridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Elementary School, Gardner Edgerton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wheatridge Middle School?
525 students attend Wheatridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wheatridge Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatridge Middle School?
Wheatridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatridge Middle School offer ?
Wheatridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatridge Middle School part of?
Wheatridge Middle School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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