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#219 of 301 schools in WY
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Middle School · Big Horn County School District #1 · Cowley, WY
A Big Horn County School District #1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P.O. Box 280, Cowley, WY 82420
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rocky Mountain 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,864
Median home value
$229,400
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Burlington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 50 | 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.
Big Horn County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Middle School is listed in Big Horn County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Middle School
Rocky Mountain Middle School is a public middle school in Cowley, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #1, serving approximately 251 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Middle School
What grades does Rocky Mountain Middle School serve?
Rocky Mountain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Middle School rank in WY?
Rocky Mountain Middle School ranks #219 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Rocky Mountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Rocky Mountain Middle School a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Middle School?
38.6% of students at Rocky Mountain 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (307) 548-2723
- Area population (ZIP 82420)
- 938
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 82420; 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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