Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Summary:

Mary V Wheeler Elementary is a public elementary school in Pikeville, Tennessee that serves 205 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Bledsoe County School District.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.61%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance as measured by state test scores is generally lower than the state and county averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (37.5%) and English language arts (29.5%) were below the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student groups, with female students outperforming male students and white and low-income students performing worse than their peers statewide. Over the years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from 364 out of 985 Tennessee elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 670 out of 1008 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars.

When compared to other schools in the Bledsoe County district, Mary V Wheeler Elementary generally performs better than Cecil B Rigsby Elementary but worse than Pikeville Elementary. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Cumberland County and Rhea County districts, such as South Cumberland Elementary, Graysville Elementary School, and Frank P. Brown Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 33073 Sr 30
       Pikeville, TN  37367


(423) 881-3394

District: Bledsoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
677th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bledsoe County Middle School
High:    Bledsoe County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Hispanic:
3.4%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary V Wheeler Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary V Wheeler Elementary 677th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Mary V Wheeler Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Bledsoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bledsoe County 92nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 11.45 767th 809 5.2%
2011 22.44 703rd 818 14.1%
2012 31.93 626th 820 23.7%
2013 60.47 387th 846 54.3%
2014 57.33 336th 853 60.6%
2015 41.98 582nd 855 31.9%
2017 44.28 361st 646 44.1%
2018 48.41 470th 997 52.9%
2019 55.35 364th 985 63.0%
2021 52.76 402nd 983 59.1%
2022 50.05 459th 1000 54.1%
2023 49.12 485th 1020 52.5%
2024 35.21 677th 1018 33.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.23 510th 877 41.8%
2019 55.22 301st 821 63.3%
2021 41.98 449th 823 45.4%
2022 80.20 77th 858 91.0%
2023 16.35 792nd 865 8.4%
2024 24.75 708th 853 17.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.59 235th 926 74.6%
2021 57.15 329th 945 65.2%
2022 57.51 352nd 975 63.9%
2023 65.16 275th 989 72.2%
2024 50.69 443rd 990 55.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.20 475th 916 48.1%
2021 40.42 522nd 941 44.5%
2022 42.71 527th 980 46.2%
2023 35.30 644th 987 34.8%
2024 21.46 815th 991 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 502nd 841 40.3%
2019 47.29 390th 812 52.0%
2021 42.79 461st 844 45.4%
2022 37.00 537th 844 36.4%
2023 31.84 614th 852 27.9%
2024 21.35 727th 847 14.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1989 258 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 258
1990 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -2 265
1991 248 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 278 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1996 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1997 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 12 313
1998 312 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 2 322
1999 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 343 343
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 243 243
2006 251 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 258 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2008 245 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 243 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2010 225 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 256 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 262
2012 231 2 0 9 0 2 1 0 245
2013 243 1 0 4 0 2 2 0 252
2014 256 1 0 9 0 2 2 0 270
2015 234 3 0 6 0 1 1 0 245
2016 232 1 0 7 1 0 4 0 245
2017 226 1 0 8 1 0 1 0 237
2018 225 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 238
2019 213 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 225
2020 206 2 0 10 1 0 1 0 220
2021 191 3 0 10 1 0 0 0 205
2022 203 3 0 14 2 0 0 0 222
2023 196 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
1989 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1990 265 13.0 20.3 n/a
1991 249 12.0 20.7 n/a
1992 279 12.0 23.2 n/a
1993 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1994 291 12.0 24.3 n/a
1995 313 12.0 26.1 n/a
1996 313 12.0 26.1 n/a
1997 313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 343 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 214 n/a n/a n/a
2003 214 n/a n/a n/a
2005 243 n/a n/a n/a
2006 258 17.0 15.2 n/a
2007 263 17.0 15.5 66.2
2008 250 18.0 13.9 78.8
2009 249 16.3 15.3 83.5
2010 232 17.0 13.6 90.1
2011 262 17.0 15.4 86.3
2012 245 17.0 14.4 91.8
2013 252 16.0 15.7 92.9
2014 270 16.0 16.8 89.3
2015 245 17.0 14.4 81.6
2016 245 17.0 14.4 91.8
2017 237 16.8 14.1 n/a
2018 238 16.0 14.8 n/a
2019 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
2020 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
2021 205 15.7 13.0 n/a
2022 222 16.7 13.2 n/a
2023 205 16.2 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
1989 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1990 265 13.0 20.3 n/a
1991 249 12.0 20.7 n/a
1992 279 12.0 23.2 n/a
1993 275 12.0 22.9 n/a
1994 291 12.0 24.3 n/a
1995 313 12.0 26.1 n/a
1996 313 12.0 26.1 n/a
1997 313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 343 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 214 n/a n/a n/a
2003 214 n/a n/a n/a
2005 243 n/a n/a n/a
2006 258 17.0 15.2 n/a
2007 263 17.0 15.5 66.2
2008 250 18.0 13.9 78.8
2009 249 16.3 15.3 83.5
2010 232 17.0 13.6 90.1
2011 262 17.0 15.4 86.3
2012 245 17.0 14.4 91.8
2013 252 16.0 15.7 92.9
2014 270 16.0 16.8 89.3
2015 245 17.0 14.4 81.6
2016 245 17.0 14.4 91.8
2017 237 16.8 14.1 n/a
2018 238 16.0 14.8 n/a
2019 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
2020 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
2021 205 15.7 13.0 n/a
2022 222 16.7 13.2 n/a
2023 205 16.2 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $851 (7.8%) $8,936 (82.1%) $10,882
2020 $897 (8.1%) $9,127 (82.0%) $11,132
2021 $1,446 (11.4%) $9,937 (78.1%) $12,722
2022 $1,898 (15.5%) $9,279 (75.9%) $12,233
2023 $2,539 (17.4%) $10,538 (72.2%) $14,597

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary V Wheeler Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 364th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 485th of 1020 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)48.430.4
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)44.329.4
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)2943.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)30.438.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)35.131.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)38.232.7
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)35.140.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)25.548.2
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)5944.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bledsoe County)44.141.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)38.548.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)35.536.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)47.735.4
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bledsoe County)34.931.3
 3.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary V Wheeler Elementary)34.643.9
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bledsoe County)26.333.5
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225205
 8.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White213196
 8%
Two or More Races00


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In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Mary V Wheeler Elementary.

Students at Mary V Wheeler Elementary are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bledsoe County Middle School
High : Bledsoe County High School

Mary V Wheeler Elementary ranks 677th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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