Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Upton Middle 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upton Middle School's student population of 100 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upton 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
#211 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upton Middle School's ranking?
Upton Middle School is ranked #211 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
100 students attend Upton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Upton Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upton Middle School offer ?
Upton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upton Middle School part of?
Upton Middle School is part of Weston County School District #7.
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