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Wheatland Middle School

Lancaster SD · Lancaster County · 919 Hamilton Park Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.0

(717)291-6285

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2/10
#456
Rank 456 out of 520
Top 88%
English Language Arts1/10 · #470 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #437 · 16th percentile
Science2/10 · #404 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Wheatland Middle School sits in Lancaster's south side, a city known for its mix of deep Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, a thriving arts scene, and a genuinely tight-knit urban community. Academics here are a work in progress, and families looking for a school in this part of the city should go in with open eyes — but Lancaster itself has a lot going for it, with walkable neighborhoods, local markets, and a strong sense of place that makes it a compelling place to raise kids. Families already rooted in the area and invested in their community will find a school that reflects the diversity and character of the city around it.

Student Demographics

362 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
182 (50%)
White
63 (17%)
African American
63 (17%)
Asian
30 (8%)
Multiple Races
23 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged307 (85%)
Students with Disabilities81 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

453
Enrollment
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
11.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #60 · 89th percentile

144 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found