Excellent
#43 of 301 schools in WY
Top 14% in state
Big Horn Middle School
Middle School · Sheridan County School District #1 · Big Horn, WY
A Sheridan County School District #1 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 490, Big Horn, WY 82833
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Horn Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Big Horn Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$678,700
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sheridan County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sheridan County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Horn Middle School is listed in Sheridan County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Horn Middle School
Big Horn Middle School is a public middle school in Big Horn, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #1, serving approximately 129 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Horn Middle School
What grades does Big Horn Middle School serve?
Big Horn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Horn Middle School rank in WY?
Big Horn Middle School ranks #43 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Big Horn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Horn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Horn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Horn Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Big Horn Middle School a charter school?
No, Big Horn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Horn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Big Horn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (307) 674-8190
- Area population (ZIP 82833)
- 268
- Area median age
- 69.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82833; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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