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Lusk Middle School

425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Lusk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lusk Middle School's student population of 234 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lusk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lusk Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#220 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lusk Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lusk Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lusk Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lusk Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Lusk Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lusk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lusk Middle School's ranking?
Lusk Middle School is ranked #220 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
234 students attend Lusk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lusk Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lusk Middle School offer ?
Lusk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lusk Middle School part of?
Lusk Middle School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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