Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School vs Wahiawa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Wahiawa Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Wahiawa Middle School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 182 | #36 of 42 |
| National rank | #16865 of 50,301 | #10742 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 26% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 35.6).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 26%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Wahiawa Middle School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 598.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School better than Wahiawa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 35.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Wahiawa Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School: 598. Wahiawa Middle School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and Wahiawa Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is 76th of 182 and Wahiawa Middle School is 36th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).