Excellent
#54 of 301 schools in WY
Top 18% in state
Lovell Middle School
Middle School · Big Horn County School District #2 · Lovell, WY
A Big Horn County School District #2 middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 West 9th, Lovell, WY 82431
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovell Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lovell 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,881
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 251 | 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.
Big Horn County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovell Middle School is listed in Big Horn County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovell Middle School
Lovell Middle School is a public middle school in Lovell, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #2, serving approximately 186 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovell Middle School
What grades does Lovell Middle School serve?
Lovell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lovell Middle School?
Lovell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovell Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovell Middle School rank in WY?
Lovell Middle School ranks #54 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Lovell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lovell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovell Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Lovell Middle School a charter school?
No, Lovell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lovell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovell Middle School?
51.1% of students at Lovell 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (307) 548-6553
- Area population (ZIP 82431)
- 3,227
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 82431; 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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