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Casper Classical Academy

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

A Natrona County School District #1 middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 South Beverly, Casper, WY 82601

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,870
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Casper Classical Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

50.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Casper Classical Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$68,526

Median home value

$244,200

Median rent

$856/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82601; 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
Dean Morgan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–81.6 mi616Compare →
Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–81.9 mi767Compare →
Mount Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privateK–122.9 mi58Compare →
C Y Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–83.6 mi776Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#9 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

Casper Classical Academy is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Casper Classical Academy

Casper Classical Academy is a public middle school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 510 students in grades 6th-9th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Casper Classical Academy

What grades does Casper Classical Academy serve?

Casper Classical Academy serves students in grades 6th through 9th.

How many students attend Casper Classical Academy?

Casper Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Casper Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Casper Classical Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Casper Classical Academy rank in WY?

Casper Classical Academy ranks #223 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Casper Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Casper Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Casper Classical Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Casper Classical Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Casper Classical Academy a charter school?

No, Casper Classical Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Casper Classical Academy a Title I school?

No, Casper Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casper Classical Academy?

50.2% of students at Casper Classical Academy 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 – 9th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Natrona County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
Area population (ZIP 82601)
26,945
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
38
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 82601; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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