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#102 of 301 schools in WY

Top 34% in state

Torrington Middle School

Middle School · Goshen County School District #1 · Torrington, WY

A Goshen County School District #1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2742 West E Street, Torrington, WY 82240

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$22,948
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Torrington Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Torrington 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,554/100K

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

$65,568

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph's Children's HomePrivate · tuition7.3private1–111.0 mi42Compare →
Lingle-ft. Laramie Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–8Not available76Compare →
Southeast Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.77–8Not available39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Goshen County School District #1

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$22,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Torrington Middle School

Torrington Middle School is a public middle school in Torrington, WY, part of Goshen County School District #1, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Torrington Middle School

What grades does Torrington Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Torrington Middle School?

Torrington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Torrington Middle School rank in WY?

Torrington Middle School ranks #102 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Torrington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Torrington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Torrington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Torrington Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Torrington Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Torrington Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

52.4% of students at Torrington 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
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Goshen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 82240)
9,547
Area average commute
14.8 min
Area median age
42.8
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 82240; 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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