Serving 448 students in grades 6-8, Lander 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 37% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lander Middle School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat 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
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lander Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lander Middle School is 0.41, 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
#230 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lander Middle School's ranking?
Lander Middle School is ranked #230 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Lander Middle School?
448 students attend Lander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lander Middle School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lander Middle School?
Lander Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lander Middle School offer ?
Lander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lander Middle School part of?
Lander Middle School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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