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Sheridan Junior High School vs. Tongue River Middle School

Should you attend Sheridan Junior High School or Tongue River Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sheridan Junior High School
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Tongue River Middle School
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Sheridan Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Tongue River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Sheridan Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 164 students in grades 6-8, Tongue River Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
783 students
164 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sheridan Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tongue River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sheridan Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tongue River Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sheridan Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tongue River Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sheridan County School District #2 and the state of Wyoming, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sheridan County School District #1 and the state of Wyoming, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#50 out of 309 schools in WY
(Top 20%)
#79 out of 309 schools in WY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sheridan Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tongue River Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in WY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tongue River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in WY)
65-69%
(Top 20% in WY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tongue River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in WY)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tongue River Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sheridan Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tongue River Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
247
46
Grade 7 Students
270
58
Grade 8 Students
266
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
85%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sheridan Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sheridan County School District #2 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tongue River Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sheridan County School District #1 and in Wyoming, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sheridan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tongue River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sheridan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tongue River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sheridan Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sheridan County School District #2 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tongue River Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sheridan County School District #1 and Wyoming, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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