Wheeler Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wheeler Isd

Wheeler ISD is a small rural district serving all grades from pre-K through 12 in Wheeler County in the Texas Panhandle. The district has a small enrollment, with relatively balanced composition: about half the students identify as Hispanic and roughly two-fifths as white, with a small number of Indigenous students and students of two or more races.

The academic picture is mixed. English language arts is the district's stronger area, with most elementary grades showing solid performance in third and fifth grades, and middle grades holding steady around half of students meeting proficiency. Early elementary math in third grade shows reasonable results, but proficiency declines sharply as students progress through the elementary grades, hitting a low point in sixth grade before recovering somewhat in middle school. Science results are notably weak, particularly in fifth grade where only a very small share of students reached proficiency; eighth-grade science performance improves substantially. Social studies performance is limited, with eighth-grade results showing that very few students meet proficiency.

The data provided does not include a graduation rate, free-or-reduced-price-lunch count, English learner enrollment, or special education enrollment figures, so a full picture of student needs and school capacity is incomplete. Information about district strategic priorities or recent changes was not available from public sources.

On the state comparison measure of overall proficiency, Wheeler ISD ranks above the midpoint among Wheeler County's districts. The district also reports low chronic absenteeism relative to its county peers. However, per-pupil spending is notably below that of other districts in the county, which may limit resources for academic support.

Housing in the area is relatively affordable. Median home values across the district's service area are below the Texas state benchmark, and mortgage-to-income ratios suggest housing is accessible to families earning moderate incomes. The local economy shows a low unemployment rate.

A parent weighing this district should recognize that while early reading performance offers a foundation, math proficiency gaps widen as students advance, and science preparation in upper elementary is particularly limited. A parent may want to look into further with the district whether interventions are planned to address these patterns, what supports exist for struggling math learners, and how the district is working to strengthen science instruction.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

386

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 54%

White 42%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

78%

75%

Gr 4

37%

71%

Gr 5

45%

67%

Gr 6

56%

14%

Gr 7

45%

56%

Gr 8

48%

67%

Math

Gr 3

67%

Gr 4

42%

86%

Gr 5

45%

50%

Gr 6

44%

14%

Gr 7

35%

33%

Gr 8

20%

75%

Science

Gr 5

17%

Gr 8

38%

75%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

33%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

81%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

78%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

WHEELER SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

54%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

18%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$118,394

Year-over-year change+6.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$77K to $126K

vs. state typical0.39x

vs. national typical0.32x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79096	Wheeler	$126K	+9.6%	70.2%
79079	Shamrock	$77K	-10.0%	12.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$597/mo

Home price / national median income1.4x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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