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#121 of 301 schools in WY
Top 40% in state
Wheatland Middle School
Middle School · Platte County School District #1 · Wheatland, WY
A Platte County School District #1 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1350 Oak Street, Wheatland, WY 82201
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheatland 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low81/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$65,900
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Platte County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendo Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | Not available | 3 | 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.
Platte County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Middle School is listed in Platte County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Middle School
Wheatland Middle School is a public middle school in Wheatland, WY, part of Platte County School District #1, serving approximately 194 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Middle School
What grades does Wheatland Middle School serve?
Wheatland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wheatland Middle School?
Wheatland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Middle School rank in WY?
Wheatland Middle School ranks #121 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Wheatland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wheatland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Wheatland Middle School a charter school?
No, Wheatland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Middle School?
40.7% of students at Wheatland 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (307) 322-1518
- Area population (ZIP 82201)
- 6,615
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 82201; 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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