Dean Morgan Junior High School is a public school in the Natrona County School District in Casper, Wyoming. The school serves about 900 students in grades six through eight. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Dean Morgan Middle 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 35% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dean Morgan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dean Morgan Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Dean Morgan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dean Morgan Middle School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dean Morgan Middle School's ranking?
Dean Morgan Middle School is ranked #256 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Dean Morgan Middle School often compared to?
Dean Morgan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, C Y Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Dean Morgan Middle School?
616 students attend Dean Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dean Morgan Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dean Morgan Middle School offer ?
Dean Morgan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dean Morgan Middle School part of?
Dean Morgan Middle School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 11/1/2021
I love this school so much the teachers really care and the kids here are very nice.
5 9/10/2020
Teachers are great and caring. New principal has improved the school greatly. Advanced program is excellent for the overachiever.
5 9/10/2020
My son got the help he needed to succeed here. He felt safe and appreciated by many teachers. It has improved greatly since the reviews from years ago.
1 10/29/2016
this school is full of favoritism. if you are not a favorite, you are punished constantly. do not send your child here. teachers bully students and have no respect.
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