Wheeler School
Wheeler, TX · Wheeler ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
121st of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
1 MUSTANG DR, Wheeler, TX 79096
(806)826-5534NCES ID 484542005168Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wheeler School 121st of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 71% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 229 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 386 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.3% | 54.1% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 38.3% | 42.5% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $128K in zip 79096 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wheeler School
- #159Fort Elliott SchoolFort Elliott CISD · 9.4 mi away159th of 417
ELA 56% ▼4 · Math 48% ▼4Compare - #218Kelton ISDKelton ISD · 9.7 mi away218th of 417
ELA 44% ▼16 · Math 49% ▼3Compare - #261Mclean SchoolMclean ISD · 23.4 mi away261st of 417
ELA 50% ▼10 · Math 35% ▼17Compare - #86Miami SchoolMiami ISD · 26.1 mi away86th of 417
ELA 71% ▲11 · Math 51% ▼1Compare
What school district is Wheeler School in?
Wheeler School is part of the Wheeler ISD district in Wheeler, Texas.
Is Wheeler School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wheeler School 121st of 417 Texas schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wheeler School?
Hispanic 54%, White 43%, Two or more races 3% (386 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wheeler School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79096 is $128K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.