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#133 of 301 schools in WY
Top 44% in state
Mccormick Junior High School
Middle School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
6000 Education Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mccormick Junior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mccormick Junior High 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), 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
$102,727
Median home value
$415,000
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Johnson Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 640 | 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.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #4 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccormick Junior High School is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccormick Junior High School
Mccormick Junior High School is a public middle school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 619 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccormick Junior High School
What grades does Mccormick Junior High School serve?
Mccormick Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mccormick Junior High School?
Mccormick Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Junior High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mccormick Junior High School rank in WY?
Mccormick Junior High School ranks #133 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Mccormick Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccormick Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mccormick Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccormick Junior High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Mccormick Junior High School a charter school?
No, Mccormick Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccormick Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Mccormick Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccormick Junior High School?
19.2% of students at Mccormick Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2650
- Area population (ZIP 82009)
- 35,355
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 82009; 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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