Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Middle 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 34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Middle School's student population of 252 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Middle 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 Rocky Mountain Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Rocky Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Middle School is ranked #185 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School?
252 students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rocky Mountain Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Middle School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rocky Mountain Middle School part of?
Rocky Mountain Middle School is part of Big Horn County School District #1.
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