Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Moorcroft Secondary 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 42% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moorcroft High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Moorcroft, WY, encompassing an area of approximately 2,865.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 67 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moorcroft Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Moorcroft Secondary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Moorcroft Secondary 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 Moorcroft Secondary School is 0.17, 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
#229 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
16%
White
91%
75%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorcroft Secondary School's ranking?
Moorcroft Secondary School is ranked #229 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorcroft Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Moorcroft Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Moorcroft Secondary School?
269 students attend Moorcroft Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Moorcroft Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moorcroft Secondary School?
Moorcroft Secondary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moorcroft Secondary School offer ?
Moorcroft Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moorcroft Secondary School part of?
Moorcroft Secondary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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