Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, Upton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upton Middle School's student population of 225 students has grown by 350% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upton 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 Upton Middle School is 0.13, 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
#215 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upton Middle School's ranking?
Upton Middle School is ranked #215 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
225 students attend Upton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Upton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upton Middle School offer ?
Upton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upton Middle School part of?
Upton Middle School is part of Weston County School District #7.
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