Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
729 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, located on the Wheeler Army Airfield in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military personnel stationed on the installation. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the school is uniquely integrated into the military community, providing a supportive and culturally diverse environment that understands the specific needs of transient military families. The school's mission focuses on fostering academic achievement, personal responsibility, and a sense of community, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education while navigating the challenges of military life.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Wheeler Middle School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and student engagement. By leveraging its location on the airfield, the school often incorporates themes of service, discipline, and community cohesion into its culture. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with military support services to provide a stable, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel in both their studies and extracurricular activities, ultimately preparing them for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Wheeler Middle School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and student engagement. By leveraging its location on the airfield, the school often incorporates themes of service, discipline, and community cohesion into its culture. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with military support services to provide a stable, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel in both their studies and extracurricular activities, ultimately preparing them for success in high school and beyond.
729
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 228 |
| Hispanic | 217 |
| Black | 94 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Two or More | 105 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 44 |
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White228 (31.3%)
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Hispanic217 (29.8%)
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Two or More105 (14.4%)
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Black94 (12.9%)
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Pacific Islander44 (6.0%)
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Asian36 (4.9%)
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American Indian5 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hawaii Department of Education |
| Phone: | (808)622-6525 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 729 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 162 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 121 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
261
Grade 7
257
Grade 8
211
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 261 |
| Grade 7 | 257 |
| Grade 8 | 211 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 350 | 48% |
| Male | 379 | 52% |
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