Serving 664 students in grades 7-8, Twin Spruce Junior High 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 42% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Spruce Junior High School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twin Spruce Junior High 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 Twin Spruce Junior High School is 0.31, 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
#212 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
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
35%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Spruce Junior High School's ranking?
Twin Spruce Junior High School is ranked #212 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Twin Spruce Junior High School often compared to?
Twin Spruce Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sage Valley Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School?
664 students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Twin Spruce Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Spruce Junior High School?
Twin Spruce Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Twin Spruce Junior High School offer ?
Twin Spruce Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Twin Spruce Junior High School part of?
Twin Spruce Junior High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2011
Twin Spruce has a very good academic program the teachers are very involved and they are very good with their coaching. Especially wrestling. Having used to go their I know that it is a very good school. No school has been better.
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