Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center 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 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (12-13)
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)5%
4%
Hispanic
(12-13)35%
51%
Black
(12-13)10%
13%
White
(12-13)50%
30%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center?
20 students attend Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center offer ?
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center part of?
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center is part of Irving Independent School District.
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