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#181 of 301 schools in WY
Big Piney Middle School
Middle School · Sublette County School District #9 · Big Piney, WY
A Sublette County School District #9 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 769, Big Piney, WY 83113
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Piney Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Piney 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,146
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sublette County School District #9
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Piney Middle School is listed in Sublette County School District #9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Piney Middle School
Big Piney Middle School is a public middle school in Big Piney, WY, part of Sublette County School District #9, serving approximately 93 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Piney Middle School
What grades does Big Piney Middle School serve?
Big Piney Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Piney Middle School?
Big Piney Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Piney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Piney Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Piney Middle School rank in WY?
Big Piney Middle School ranks #181 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Big Piney Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Piney Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Piney Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Piney Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Big Piney Middle School a charter school?
No, Big Piney Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Piney Middle School a Title I school?
No, Big Piney Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Piney Middle School?
44.1% of students at Big Piney Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sublette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (307) 276-3315
- Area population (ZIP 83113)
- 2,693
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 83113; 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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