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Wheatland Middle School

919 Hamilton Park Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Bottom 50%
Serving 445 students in grades 6-8, Wheatland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wheatland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wheatland Middle School's student population of 445 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wheatland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2480 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wheatland Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wheatland Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Wheatland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wheatland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland Middle School's ranking?
Wheatland Middle School is ranked #2480 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wheatland Middle School often compared to?
Wheatland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wheatland Middle School?
445 students attend Wheatland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wheatland Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatland Middle School?
Wheatland Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatland Middle School offer ?
Wheatland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatland Middle School part of?
Wheatland Middle School is part of Lancaster School District.

School Reviews
1   6/16/2023
I am not an alumnus of this school, but I do plan on visiting this school in the near future to see its diversity and its inclusivity in its school. Checking on their no-bullying policy because I am thinking of sending my daughter here for the new school year 23-24.
- Posted by Parent - Ms. Petty
5   2/9/2009
The teachers are great and are very helpful. Wheatland includes music, art, gym, and many other sports which include boys and girls basketball, boys football, and girls field hockey. Overall, I would highly recomend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cjc08

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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