Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, Powell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Powell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Powell Middle School's student population of 419 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Powell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell Middle School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Powell Middle School is ranked #34 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Powell Middle School often compared to?
Powell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
419 students attend Powell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Powell Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Powell Middle School offer ?
Powell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Powell Middle School part of?
Powell Middle School is part of Park County School District # 1.
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