Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Davis Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davis Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Middle School is 0.30, 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
#81 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Middle School's ranking?
Davis Middle School is ranked #81 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Davis Middle School?
322 students attend Davis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Davis Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Davis Middle School offer ?
Davis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Davis Middle School part of?
Davis Middle School is part of Uinta County School District #1.
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