Very Good
#66 of 301 schools in WY
Top 22% in state
Moorcroft Secondary School
High School · Crook County School District #1 · Moorcroft, WY
A Crook County School District #1 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
P.O. Box 129, Moorcroft, WY 82721
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moorcroft Secondary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moorcroft Secondary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,079/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorcroft), 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
$70,929
Median home value
$272,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Crook County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
| Sundance Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 193 | 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.
Crook County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorcroft Secondary School is listed in Crook County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorcroft Secondary School
Moorcroft Secondary School is a public high school in Moorcroft, WY, part of Crook County School District #1, serving approximately 285 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorcroft Secondary School
What grades does Moorcroft Secondary School serve?
Moorcroft Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Moorcroft Secondary School?
Moorcroft Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft Secondary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorcroft Secondary School rank in WY?
Moorcroft Secondary School ranks #66 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Moorcroft Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorcroft Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Moorcroft Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorcroft Secondary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Moorcroft Secondary School a charter school?
No, Moorcroft Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorcroft Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Moorcroft Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorcroft Secondary School?
38.9% of students at Moorcroft Secondary 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Crook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (307) 756-3446
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82721)
- 2,963
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 82721; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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