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#240 of 301 schools in WY

Midwest School

School · Natrona County School District #1 · Midwest, WY

A Natrona County School District #1 school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 368, Midwest, WY 82643

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$16,870
Chronic Absenteeism75.2%

Students at Midwest School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73%

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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The neighborhood

Where Midwest 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low70/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,707

Median home value

$70,300

Median rent

$525/mo

College educated

9.8%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Natrona County School District #1

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#12 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

Midwest School is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midwest School

Midwest School is a public school in Midwest, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midwest School

What grades does Midwest School serve?

Midwest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Midwest School?

Midwest School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midwest School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midwest School rank in WY?

Midwest School ranks #240 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Midwest School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midwest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Midwest School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midwest School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Midwest School a charter school?

No, Midwest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midwest School a Title I school?

No, Midwest School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midwest School?

73.0% of students at Midwest 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Natrona County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.2%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 82643)
218
Area median age
51.9
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 82643; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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