Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, Big Horn Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn Middle School's student population of 134 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Horn Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 311 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Horn Middle School's ranking?
Big Horn Middle School is ranked #26 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?
134 students attend Big Horn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Big Horn Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Middle School offer ?
Big Horn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Big Horn Middle School part of?
Big Horn Middle School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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