Needs Improvement
#268 of 301 schools in WY
Dean Morgan Middle School
Middle School · Natrona County School District #1 · Casper, WY
A Natrona County School District #1 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1440 South Elm, Casper, WY 82601
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dean Morgan Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dean Morgan 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Casper Classical AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–9 | 1.6 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| C Y Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 767 | Compare → |
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
- #17 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
Dean Morgan Middle School is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dean Morgan Middle School
Dean Morgan Middle School is a public middle school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dean Morgan Middle School
What grades does Dean Morgan Middle School serve?
Dean Morgan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Morgan Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dean Morgan Middle School rank in WY?
Dean Morgan Middle School ranks #268 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Dean Morgan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dean Morgan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Dean Morgan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dean Morgan Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Dean Morgan Middle School a charter school?
No, Dean Morgan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dean Morgan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dean Morgan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dean Morgan Middle School?
55.8% of students at Dean Morgan 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
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Natrona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.4%
- Phone
- (307) 253-2500
- Area population (ZIP 82601)
- 26,945
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 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
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