Serving 256 students in grades 6-8, Lusk 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 28% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lusk Middle School's student population of 256 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lusk 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 Lusk Middle School is 0.37, which is less 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
#205 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lusk Middle School's ranking?
Lusk Middle School is ranked #205 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
256 students attend Lusk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lusk Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lusk Middle School offer ?
Lusk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lusk Middle School part of?
Lusk Middle School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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