Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, Big Horn Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Horn Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 1006.9 square miles around Big Horn, WY, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edge being 50 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn Middle School's student population of 134 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Work hard and be nice
School Rankings
Big Horn Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Horn Middle School's ranking?
Big Horn Middle School is ranked #9 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?
134 students attend Big Horn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Big Horn Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Middle School offer ?
Big Horn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Horn Middle School part of?
Big Horn Middle School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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