Serving 24 students in grades 7-8, Rock River Junior High 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock River Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Rock River, WY school district, encompassing approximately 4,103 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 40.6 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point of 62.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock River Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rock River Junior High School's student population of 24 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Rankings
Rock River Junior High 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 Rock River Junior High School is 0.47, which is more 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
#157 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
3%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
4%
1%
White
71%
75%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock River Junior High School's ranking?
Rock River Junior High School is ranked #157 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rock River Junior High School?
24 students attend Rock River Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rock River Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock River Junior High School?
Rock River Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rock River Junior High School offer ?
Rock River Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock River Junior High School part of?
Rock River Junior High School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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