Serving 667 students in grades 7-8, Twin Spruce 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 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Spruce Junior High School serves the northern part of Gillette, WY, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 2,511.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 54.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Spruce Junior High School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Twin Spruce 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 Twin Spruce Junior High School is 0.36, 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
#193 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
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)32.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Twin Spruce Junior High School's ranking?
Twin Spruce Junior High School is ranked #193 out of 303 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School?
667 students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Twin Spruce Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Spruce Junior High School?
Twin Spruce Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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.
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