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WHEELER MS

501 Southeast 25th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 · (405) 587-7000 · Oklahoma County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL510 STUDENTS
Enrollment
510
Middle
DISTRICT 579 · STATE 388
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
503 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
122
Grade 6
111
Grade 7
135
Grade 8
142
Student demographics
White
398%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
41281%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 21%
Black
306%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 8%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
173%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 14%
Native American
112%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
27754%
Female
23346%

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About WHEELER MS

As a medium-sized junior high in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, WHEELER MS teaches 510 students from grades 5 through 8, operated by OKLAHOMA CITY. Enrollment runs roughly 31% larger than the state mean of about 388.

WHEELER MS is one of 58 schools operated by OKLAHOMA CITY, a district that enrolls 32,864 students overall.

On demographics, WHEELER MS records that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (81%). Other groups include 8% White, 6% Black, 3% multiracial, 2% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 20% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, WHEELER MS has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.7:1, putting WHEELER MS tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 99% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Oklahoma County (around 67%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Oklahoma County put the typical household earns roughly $66,679 per year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Oklahoma County runs 225 public schools (combined enrollment of about 161,569 students), of which WHEELER MS is one.

CAPITOL HILL MS is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Oklahoma County at a glance

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Population
806,199
Census ACS
Median income
$66,679
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
225
161,569 students

Quick facts

School name
WHEELER MS
District
OKLAHOMA CITY
Address
501 Southeast 25th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Phone
(405) 587-7000
County
Oklahoma County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
510
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
503 (99%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
402277002897
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WHEELER MS
What is the total enrollment at WHEELER MS?
WHEELER MS enrolls approximately 510 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does WHEELER MS serve?
WHEELER MS serves grades 05-08.
How many students per teacher at WHEELER MS?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at WHEELER MS.
How diverse is WHEELER MS?
WHEELER MS reports a student body of 8% White, 81% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is WHEELER MS in?
WHEELER MS is part of OKLAHOMA CITY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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