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The Wright Place
Middle School · Sheridan County School District #2
500 Lewis St, Sheridan, WY 82801
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
8.8 / 10
Exceptional
About The Wright Place
The Wright Place is a public middle school in Sheridan, WY, part of the Sheridan County School District #2. The school serves approximately 16 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Students demonstrate 23% proficiency in math and 30% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,315, where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 16 students, The Wright Place is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, The Wright Place offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 500 Lewis St, Sheridan, WY 82801
- Phone
- (307) 673-8730
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores WY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from WY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 10% (2019) to 30% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 30% (2019) to 30% (2022).
Location
500 Lewis St, Sheridan, WY 82801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Wright Place may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Tongue River Middle School (rated 6.5/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Ranchester). Another option is Big Horn Middle School (rated 5.7/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Big Horn). Additionally, Sheridan Junior High School (rated 5.6/10). For more schools in Sheridan, see our Sheridan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Junior High School Sheridan | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| MARTIN LUTHER GRAMMAR SCHOOL Sheridan | 0.6 mi | — |
| HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sheridan | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Sagebrush Elementary Sheridan | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Meadowlark Elementary Sheridan | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Sheridan High School Sheridan | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Henry A. Coffeen Elementary Sheridan | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Highland Park Elementary Sheridan | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| John C. Schiffer Collaborative School Sheridan | 3.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Woodland Park Elementary Sheridan | 4.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Big Horn Middle School Big Horn | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Big Horn Elementary Big Horn | 8.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Big Horn High School Big Horn | 8.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Slack Elementary Ranchester | 12.0 mi | — |
| Tongue River Elementary Ranchester | 12.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Tongue River Middle School Ranchester | 12.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Story Elementary Story | 16.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Tongue River High School Dayton | 15.7 mi | 5.2 |
| The Bridge School Dayton | 15.7 mi | — |
| Spring Creek School Decker | 22.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 82801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,315
Median Home Value
$339,500
Median Rent
$942/mo
Population
25,727
College Educated
33.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
14.2 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
42.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding The Wright Place has a median household income of $70,315. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $339,500, with a median rent of $942/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.9%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 14 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIG HORN BASIN CHILDREN'S CENTER Thermopolis, WY | — |
| Rock River Junior High School Rock River, WY | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Wright Place
What grades does The Wright Place serve?
The Wright Place serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Wright Place?
The Wright Place has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wright Place?
The student-teacher ratio at The Wright Place is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at The Wright Place?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, The Wright Place has 23.3% math proficiency and 30.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is The Wright Place a charter school?
No, The Wright Place is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Wright Place a Title I school?
No, The Wright Place is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Wright Place?
68.8% of students at The Wright Place qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,146/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Sheridan). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sheridan County
- Phone
- (307) 673-8730
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Sheridan County School District #2- District Enrollment
- 3,484
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,381
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