WHEELER MIDDLE

MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
505 E 5TH ST
FULTON, MO 65251
11 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wheeler Middle School is a public institution located in Fulton, Missouri, and operates as part of the Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD) campus. As a state-supported residential and day school, it provides specialized educational services tailored specifically to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and language acquisition through both American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

The curriculum at Wheeler Middle is designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, utilizing instructional strategies that prioritize visual learning and communication accessibility. Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes life skills and extracurricular involvement, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into high school and beyond. By being part of the broader MSD community, students benefit from a supportive campus culture that encourages self-advocacy and cultural identity within the Deaf community.
11
Total Students
3.9
Full-Time Teachers
2.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    7 (63.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (18.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (9.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (9.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Phone: (573)592-2535
Website: http://www.msd.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FULTON MIDDLE
FULTON 58
498 Students
403 E TENTH
FULTON, MO 65251 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th