Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, Pinedale Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinedale Middle School serves the entire district of Pinedale, WY, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 3,356 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 58.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinedale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinedale Middle School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinedale Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinedale Middle School is 0.31, 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
#39 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinedale Middle School's ranking?
Pinedale Middle School is ranked #39 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Pinedale Middle School?
255 students attend Pinedale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pinedale Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinedale Middle School?
Pinedale Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinedale Middle School offer ?
Pinedale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinedale Middle School part of?
Pinedale Middle School is part of Sublette County School District #1.
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