Cloud Peak Middle School served 69 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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 23% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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
4%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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