Serving 250 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 29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lusk Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lusk, WY, covering approximately 2,716.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 55.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lusk Middle School's student population of 250 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Expect More! Do More!
School Rankings
Lusk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lusk Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #220 out of 303 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
250 students attend Lusk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lusk Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lusk Middle School offer ?
Lusk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lusk Middle School part of?
Lusk Middle School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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