Best Schools in Wheeler, MI
Wheeler, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,159 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Wheeler meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wheeler, MI
The top high schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ithaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 467 Students
2. Breckenridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 318 Students
3. Merrill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheeler, MI
The top middle schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wheeler, MI
The top elementary schools in Wheeler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Breckenridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
2. Merrill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
3. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 305 Students
4. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 248 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheeler, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheeler, MI has a total population of 1,531 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wheeler, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wheeler, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheeler, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheeler, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wheeler, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wheeler, MI
How many schools are in Wheeler, MI?
Wheeler, MI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,159 students in total.
How do schools in Wheeler perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wheeler score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Wheeler meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wheeler?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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