Below Average
#231 of 301 schools in WY
Riverton Middle School
Middle School · Fremont County School District #25 · Riverton, WY
A Fremont County School District #25 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
121 North 5th Street West, Riverton, WY 82501
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverton Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverton 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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
$62,456
Median home value
$226,400
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 198 | 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.
Fremont County School District #25
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverton Middle School is listed in Fremont County School District #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverton Middle School
Riverton Middle School is a public middle school in Riverton, WY, part of Fremont County School District #25, serving approximately 599 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverton Middle School
What grades does Riverton Middle School serve?
Riverton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverton Middle School?
Riverton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverton Middle School rank in WY?
Riverton Middle School ranks #231 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Riverton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverton 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 Riverton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Riverton Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverton Middle School?
50.8% of students at Riverton 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
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (307) 856-9443
- Area population (ZIP 82501)
- 18,946
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 82501; 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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