Midwest School

256 Lewis
Midwest, WY 82643
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Bottom 50%
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Midwest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midwest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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School Overview

Midwest School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Midwest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midwest School is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#286 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Midwest School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Midwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Midwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Midwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Midwest School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Midwest School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Midwest School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Midwest School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
84%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Midwest School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Midwest School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Midwest School and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Midwest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Midwest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midwest School's ranking?
Midwest School is ranked #286 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Midwest School often compared to?
Midwest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest Hill Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midwest School?
The graduation rate of Midwest School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Midwest School?
141 students attend Midwest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Midwest School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midwest School?
Midwest School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midwest School offer ?
Midwest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Midwest School part of?
Midwest School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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