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Wheeler High School

Public | 7-12 & ungraded | 222 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

Excellent Great Teachers My child has a great respect and love for her teachers. I think that is one of the most important factors to learning. Our child has been on the superintendent list since kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Excellent School! Teachers take seriously the success of their students. This school has extremely high test scores in Math and scores well in standardized tests. Very friendly and safe environment. Extremely happy with Wheeler School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2009

GREAT School! The Principal and Teachers establish high expectations for academics and behavior. They care for and support students personally. Students feel safe when they are dropped off at school. We are very happy with the school overall.
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Posted May 22, 2009

GREAT School! The Principal and Teachers establish high expectations for academics and behavior. They care for and support students personally. Students feel safe when they are dropped off at school, the campus is tidy, the restrooms and cafeteria are kept clean. Very happy with the school overall.


Posted January 9, 2008

It's a great school for kids like me.It has lots of activities for us and great teachers
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
100%
English II

The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 46%
Black 10% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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318 Cr 5011
Wheeler, MS 38880
Phone: (662) 365-2629

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