Tongue River Middle School

1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in WY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Tongue River Middle School's student population of 164 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Tongue River Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongue River Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#79 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
48%
65-69%
53%
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tongue River Middle School's ranking?
Tongue River Middle School is ranked #79 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Tongue River Middle School?
164 students attend Tongue River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tongue River Middle School students are White, 7% 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 Tongue River Middle School?
Tongue River Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tongue River Middle School offer ?
Tongue River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tongue River Middle School part of?
Tongue River Middle School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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