Clear Creek Middle School

361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Clear Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in WY
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clear Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Clear Creek Middle School's student population of 259 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Clear Creek Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Creek Middle School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#37 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
71%
48%
66%
53%
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Creek Middle School's ranking?
Clear Creek Middle School is ranked #37 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?
259 students attend Clear Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clear Creek Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clear Creek Middle School offer ?
Clear Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Creek Middle School part of?
Clear Creek Middle School is part of Johnson County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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