Wheatland Middle School
Tel:
(307)322-1518
- Wheatland Middle School serves 212 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
School Overview
- Wheatland Middle School's student population of 212 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wheatland Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wheatland Middle School is 0.28, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | #230 out of 316 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 84% | 78% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Platte County #1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wheatland Middle School is Wheatland High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Notch Peak Elementary School (20.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wheatland West Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 212 students
0.4 miles
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307)322-4180 0.4 3-5 212 - Wheatland Libbey Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 192 students
1.2 miles
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307)322-3836 1.2 K-2 192 - Wheatland Wheatland High School Grades: 9-12 | 278 students
1.2 miles
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307)322-2075 1.2 9-12 278 - Guernsey Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 140 students
19.2 miles
555 S. Wyoming Ave
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307)836-2733 19.2 K-6 140 - Guernsey Guernsey-sunrise High School Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
19.2 miles
555 S. Wyoming Ave.
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307)836-2745 19.2 9-12 69
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