Excellent
#11 of 301 schools in WY
Top 3% in state
Clear Creek Middle School
Middle School · Johnson County School District #1 · Buffalo, WY
A Johnson County School District #1 middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
361 West Gatchell, Buffalo, WY 82834
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Creek Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clear Creek 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$63,128
Median home value
$297,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Johnson County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaycee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 98 | 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.
Johnson County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Creek Middle School is listed in Johnson County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Creek Middle School
Clear Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Buffalo, WY, part of Johnson County School District #1, serving approximately 259 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Creek Middle School
What grades does Clear Creek Middle School serve?
Clear Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Creek Middle School rank in WY?
Clear Creek Middle School ranks #11 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Clear Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Clear Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Creek Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Clear Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Clear Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clear Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Creek Middle School?
29.3% of students at Clear Creek 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (307) 684-5594
- Area population (ZIP 82834)
- 7,699
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 82834; 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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