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#215 of 301 schools in WY
Lander Middle School
Middle School · Fremont County School District # 1 · Lander, WY
A Fremont County School District # 1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
755 Jefferson Street, Lander, WY 82520
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lander Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lander 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82520; 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.
Fremont County School District # 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lander Middle School is listed in Fremont County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lander Middle School
Lander Middle School is a public middle school in Lander, WY, part of Fremont County School District # 1, serving approximately 371 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lander Middle School
What grades does Lander Middle School serve?
Lander Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lander Middle School?
Lander Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lander Middle School rank in WY?
Lander Middle School ranks #215 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Lander Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lander Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Lander Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lander Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Lander Middle School a charter school?
No, Lander Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lander Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lander Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lander Middle School?
35.6% of students at Lander 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (307) 332-4040
- Area population (ZIP 82520)
- 13,385
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 82520; 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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