WHEATRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wheatridge Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gardner Edgerton school district, located in Gardner, KS with about 543 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Wheatridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wheatridge Middle School is a public school located in Gardner, Kansas, serving as part of the Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231). The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in the middle grades. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Wheatridge Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. By leveraging the resources of the Gardner Edgerton district, the school strives to maintain high standards for instruction and student engagement, ensuring that all learners have the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
For more information, contact Wheatridge Middle School at (913) 856-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
http://www.usd231.com
WHEATRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gardner, KS with about 543 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gardner Edgerton
- Total Students:
- 543
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 543 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEATRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.