Twin Spruce Junior High School

100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Twin Spruce Junior High School serves 688 students in grades 7-8.
Twin Spruce Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Twin Spruce Junior High School's student population of 688 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
688 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Twin Spruce Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Twin Spruce Junior High School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
3%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
79%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twin Spruce Junior High School's ranking?
Twin Spruce Junior High School is ranked #229 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Twin Spruce Junior High School often compared to?
Twin Spruce Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sage Valley Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School?
688 students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Twin Spruce Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Spruce Junior High School?
Twin Spruce Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Twin Spruce Junior High School offer ?
Twin Spruce Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Twin Spruce Junior High School part of?
Twin Spruce Junior High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2011
Twin Spruce has a very good academic program the teachers are very involved and they are very good with their coaching. Especially wrestling. Having used to go their I know that it is a very good school. No school has been better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sharo

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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