Midwest Schools or Midwest School, or Midwest High School is a public school located in the town of Midwest, Natrona County, Wyoming that serves the surrounding area, including the town of Edgerton, ...
Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Midwest 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midwest School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Midwest, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 5,375.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 51.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 92.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midwest School's student population of 127 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Midwest 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 Midwest School is 0.29, 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
#283 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Midwest School's ranking?
Midwest School is ranked #283 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Midwest School often compared to?
Midwest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Crest Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midwest School?
The graduation rate of Midwest School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Midwest School?
127 students attend Midwest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Midwest School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midwest School?
Midwest School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midwest School offer ?
Midwest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midwest School part of?
Midwest School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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