Serving 800 students in grades 7-8, Carey 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 39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carey Junior High School serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 77.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carey Junior High School's student population of 800 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Collaborating to Inspire Life-Long Learners
School Rankings
Carey Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carey Junior High School is 0.46, which is more 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
#225 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Braves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carey Junior High School's ranking?
Carey Junior High School is ranked #225 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Carey Junior High School often compared to?
Carey Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccormick Junior High School, Johnson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Carey Junior High School?
800 students attend Carey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Carey Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carey Junior High School?
Carey Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carey Junior High School offer ?
Carey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carey Junior High School part of?
Carey Junior High School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
School Reviews
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