Serving 448 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
448 students attend Wheatland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wheatland Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% 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 10:1, 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?
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
52/9/2009
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
