Serving 37 students in grades 7-8, Guernsey-sunrise 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School's student population of 37 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is 0.26, 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
#246 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
5%
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School's ranking?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is ranked #246 out of 311 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School?
37 students attend Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School offer ?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School part of?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is part of Platte County School District #2.
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