Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School vs Wahiawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Wahiawa Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 42 | #107 of 182 |
| National rank | #2143 of 15,369 | #23367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 729 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 52.6).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 59.4%).
- •Wahiawa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.8).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 429.
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 Middle School better than Wahiawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks higher (76.2 vs 52.6 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 Middle School and Wahiawa Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School: 729. Wahiawa Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School and Wahiawa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is 5th of 42 and Wahiawa Elementary School is 107th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).