Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Cloud Peak Middle 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 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
How many students attend Cloud Peak Middle School?
69 students attend Cloud Peak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cloud Peak Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloud Peak Middle School?
Cloud Peak Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cloud Peak Middle School offer ?
Cloud Peak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cloud Peak Middle School part of?
Cloud Peak Middle School is part of Big Horn County School District #4.
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