Mccormick Junior High School

6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 717 students in grades 7-8, Mccormick Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in WY
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mccormick Junior High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
717 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Mccormick Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccormick Junior High School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WY)
#70 out of 311 schools
(Top 30%)
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57%
49%
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63%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
77%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mccormick Junior High School's ranking?
Mccormick Junior High School is ranked #70 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Mccormick Junior High School often compared to?
Mccormick Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carey Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Mccormick Junior High School?
717 students attend Mccormick Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mccormick Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccormick Junior High School?
Mccormick Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mccormick Junior High School offer ?
Mccormick Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mccormick Junior High School part of?
Mccormick Junior High School is part of Laramie County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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