Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, Tongue River 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tongue River Middle School's student population of 143 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tongue River Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongue River Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #36 out of 311 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Tongue River Middle School?
143 students attend Tongue River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tongue River Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 16:1, 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
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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