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#37 of 301 schools in WY

Top 12% in state

Powell Middle School

Middle School · Park County School District # 1 · Powell, WY

A Park County School District # 1 middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

160 North Evarts, Powell, WY 82435

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,867
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Powell Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

41.8%

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 Powell 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Powell), 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

$69,142

Median home value

$318,200

Median rent

$847/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Park County School District # 1

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Powell Middle School

Powell Middle School is a public middle school in Powell, WY, part of Park County School District # 1, serving approximately 397 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Powell Middle School

What grades does Powell Middle School serve?

Powell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Powell Middle School?

Powell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Powell Middle School rank in WY?

Powell Middle School ranks #37 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Powell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Powell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Powell Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Powell Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Powell Middle School a Title I school?

No, Powell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

41.8% of students at Powell 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
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Park County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 82435)
12,259
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
42
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 82435; 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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