Serving 175 students in grades 5-8, Kemmerer Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
88%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Kemmerer Middle School?
175 students attend Kemmerer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kemmerer Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemmerer Middle School?
Kemmerer Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kemmerer Middle School offer ?
Kemmerer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kemmerer Middle School part of?
Kemmerer Middle School is part of Lincoln County School District #1.
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