Serving 589 students in grades 7-8, Sage Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sage Valley Junior High School serves the southwest part of Gillette, WY, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,054.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest boundary reaching nearly 54 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sage Valley Junior High School's student population of 589 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sage Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage Valley Junior High School is 0.27, 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
#129 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sage Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Sage Valley Junior High School is ranked #129 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sage Valley Junior High School often compared to?
Sage Valley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Spruce Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sage Valley Junior High School?
589 students attend Sage Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sage Valley Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sage Valley Junior High School?
Sage Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sage Valley Junior High School offer ?
Sage Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sage Valley Junior High School part of?
Sage Valley Junior High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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