Serving 7 students in grades 7-8, Chugwater Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
75%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
29%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted42.9%
2.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Chugwater Junior High School?
7 students attend Chugwater Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chugwater Junior High School students are White, and 29% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chugwater Junior High School?
Chugwater Junior High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chugwater Junior High School offer ?
Chugwater Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chugwater Junior High School part of?
Chugwater Junior High School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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