Wheatley Alternative Education Center is a secondary alternative school located in Temple, Texas, in the Temple Independent School District. The school serves all of TISD, including the city of Temple and Bell County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school remained unrated by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 63 students in grades 2-12, Wheatley Alternative Education 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatley Alternative Education Center's student population of 63 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley Alternative Education Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8151 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
52%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center is ranked #8151 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
63 students attend Wheatley Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wheatley Alternative Education Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley Alternative Education Center?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley Alternative Education Center offer ?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Wheatley Alternative Education Center part of?
Wheatley Alternative Education Center is part of Temple Independent School District.
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