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#295 of 301 schools in WY
Upton Middle School
Middle School · Weston County School District #7 · Upton, WY
A Weston County School District #7 middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 470, Upton, WY 82730
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 45:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upton Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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).
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Where Upton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,365
Median home value
$200,000
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Weston County School District #7
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upton Middle School is listed in Weston County School District #7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upton Middle School
Upton Middle School is a public middle school in Upton, WY, part of Weston County School District #7, serving approximately 225 students in grades 6th-8th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upton Middle School
What grades does Upton Middle School serve?
Upton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upton Middle School rank in WY?
Upton Middle School ranks #295 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Upton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Upton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upton Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Upton Middle School a charter school?
No, Upton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Upton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Weston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (307) 468-9331
- Area population (ZIP 82730)
- 1,346
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 82730; 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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