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#113 of 301 schools in WY

Top 37% in state

C Y Middle School

Middle School · Natrona County School District #1 · Casper, WY

A Natrona County School District #1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2900 Cyclone Drive, Casper, WY 82604

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$16,870
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at C Y Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where C Y 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,683

Median home value

$270,800

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privateK–120.9 mi58Compare →
Dean Morgan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–82.1 mi616Compare →
Casper Classical AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.16–93.6 mi510Compare →
Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–85.0 mi767Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Natrona County School District #1

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#2 of 26
District spending per student
$16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

C Y Middle School is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C Y Middle School

C Y Middle School is a public middle school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 776 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C Y Middle School

What grades does C Y Middle School serve?

C Y Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend C Y Middle School?

C Y Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C Y Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at C Y Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C Y Middle School rank in WY?

C Y Middle School ranks #113 of 301 schools in WY.

What is C Y Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

C Y Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 C Y Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C Y Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is C Y Middle School a charter school?

No, C Y Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C Y Middle School a Title I school?

No, C Y Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C Y Middle School?

26.8% of students at C Y 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
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Natrona County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
Area population (ZIP 82604)
27,584
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
38.4
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 82604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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