Below Average
#230 of 301 schools in WY
Lusk Middle School
Middle School · Niobrara County School District #1 · Lusk, WY
A Niobrara County School District #1 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1239, Lusk, WY 82225
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lusk Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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).
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Where Lusk Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lusk), 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
$46,759
Median home value
$200,500
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82225; 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.
Niobrara County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lusk Middle School is listed in Niobrara County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lusk Middle School
Lusk Middle School is a public middle school in Lusk, WY, part of Niobrara County School District #1, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lusk Middle School
What grades does Lusk Middle School serve?
Lusk Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lusk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lusk Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lusk Middle School rank in WY?
Lusk Middle School ranks #230 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Lusk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lusk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lusk Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lusk Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Lusk Middle School a charter school?
No, Lusk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lusk Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lusk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Niobrara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (307) 334-2224
- Area population (ZIP 82225)
- 1,746
- Area median age
- 50
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 82225; 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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