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Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Summary:

Wheatley Alternative Education Center is a small public alternative school serving grades 2-12 in Temple, Texas, with a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population of 78 students. While the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, its academic performance lags behind the surrounding Buckholts School and Priority Charter Schools Temple, as well as the Buckholts Independent School District (Isd) and Texas state averages.

Wheatley Alternative Education Center's test scores are consistently lower than the Temple ISD and Texas state averages across various STAAR assessments, with 0% proficiency in 6th grade reading and mathematics in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to 26% and 29% respectively for the Temple ISD. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.61% to 87.84% over the past 3 school years, significantly higher than the state and national averages.

Despite these challenges, Wheatley Alternative Education Center's alternative education model and focus on supporting at-risk students may be providing important opportunities for its diverse student population. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.8 to 10.5 over the past 3 school years, suggests a more personalized learning environment. However, the significant fluctuations in per-student spending, ranging from $15,794 in 2019-2020 to $39,050 in 2020-2021, may indicate instability in the school's financial resources and ability to invest in effective programs and support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 2-12

 515 E Ave D
       Temple, TX  76501-3042

(254) 215-5665

District: Temple Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1923rd of 1,987 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,050 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  78

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.3%
Hispanic:
29.5%
White:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheatley Alternative Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wheatley Alternative Education Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), Hispanic (29.5%), White (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheatley Alternative Education Center is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Wheatley Alternative Education Center employs 8.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheatley Alternative Education Center is $39,050.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Wheatley Alternative Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheatley Alternative Education Center 1923rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wheatley Alternative Education Center in the ranking list.)

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Temple Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Temple Independent School District (Isd) 733rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.32 2232nd 2254 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.44 2202nd 2221 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.75 2180th 2182 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.26 1923rd 1987 3.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.91 1313th 1418 7.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.05 1839th 1847 0.4%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.25 1827th 1837 0.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.01 1830th 1853 1.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.38 1021st 1031 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 6 21 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2009 7 45 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2010 4 23 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2011 4 44 1 26 0 0 0 0 75
2012 14 31 0 21 0 0 2 0 68
2013 9 37 1 23 0 0 4 0 74
2014 10 25 0 18 0 0 1 0 54
2015 9 22 0 9 2 0 1 0 43
2016 9 19 1 13 1 0 2 0 45
2017 4 27 0 15 0 0 0 0 46
2018 6 16 0 15 0 0 2 0 39
2019 6 14 0 10 0 0 0 0 30
2020 7 29 0 21 0 0 2 0 59
2021 3 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 23
2022 7 36 1 27 0 0 3 0 74
2023 11 40 0 23 0 1 3 0 78

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 Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 7.8 0.0 n/a
2003 0 7.8 0.0 n/a
2004 0 8.0 0.0 n/a
2006 0 4.8 0.0 n/a
2007 0 5.0 0.0 n/a
2008 30 7.0 4.3 73.3
2009 71 8.0 8.9 77.5
2010 34 6.8 4.9 85.3
2011 75 7.0 10.7 93.3
2012 68 14.0 4.8 89.7
2013 74 12.0 6.1 89.2
2014 54 10.1 5.3 90.7
2015 43 11.0 3.9 95.3
2016 45 11.0 4.0 86.7
2017 46 10.9 4.1 78.3
2018 39 9.9 3.9 89.7
2019 30 7.7 3.8 76.7
2020 59 5.0 11.8 89.8
2021 23 6.0 3.8 82.6
2022 74 7.0 10.5 87.8
2023 78 8.1 9.6 83.3

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 Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 7.8 0.0 n/a
2003 0 7.8 0.0 n/a
2004 0 8.0 0.0 n/a
2006 0 4.8 0.0 n/a
2007 0 5.0 0.0 n/a
2008 30 7.0 4.3 73.3
2009 71 8.0 8.9 77.5
2010 34 6.8 4.9 85.3
2011 75 7.0 10.7 93.3
2012 68 14.0 4.8 89.7
2013 74 12.0 6.1 89.2
2014 54 10.1 5.3 90.7
2015 43 11.0 3.9 95.3
2016 45 11.0 4.0 86.7
2017 46 10.9 4.1 78.3
2018 39 9.9 3.9 89.7
2019 30 7.7 3.8 76.7
2020 59 5.0 11.8 89.8
2021 23 6.0 3.8 82.6
2022 74 7.0 10.5 87.8
2023 78 8.1 9.6 83.3

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 Wheatley Alternative Education Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (0.9%) $30,742 (99.1%) $31,019
2020 $273 (1.7%) $15,521 (98.3%) $15,794
2021 $243 (0.6%) $38,807 (99.4%) $39,050

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheatley Alternative Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3078
 160%
African American1440
 185.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1023
 130%
Pacific Islander01
White611
 83.3%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%83.3%
 6.7%

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Wheatley Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Texas alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Wheatley Alternative Education Center.

Students at Wheatley Alternative Education Center are 51% African American, 29% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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