Lander Middle School
Tel:
(307)332-4040
- Lander Middle School serves 400 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
Top Placements
Lander Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lander Middle School's student population of 400 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 400 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lander Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lander Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | #101 out of 316 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 72% | 78% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont County # 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lander Middle School is Lander Valley High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ft. Washakie Middle School (12.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gannett Peak Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lander Gannett Peak Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 565 students
0.0 miles
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307)332-6690 0.0 K-3 565 - Lander Baldwin Creek Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 302 students
0.4 miles
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307)332-6967 0.4 4-5 302 - Lander Lander Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 455 students
0.4 miles
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307)332-4433 0.4 9-12 455 - Lander Pathfinder High School Grades: 9-12 | 33 students
1.6 miles
626 Washington
Lander, WY 82520
(307)335-7050 1.6 9-12 33 - Lander Wyoming Indian Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
10.2 miles
369 Blue Sky Highway
Lander, WY 82520
(307)332-2053 10.2 PK-5 353
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