Summary:
Big Horn County School District #1 in Wyoming is home to two middle schools: Burlington Middle School and Rocky Mountain Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall quality.
Burlington Middle School stands out as the clear standout in the district, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Wyoming. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school boasted significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. With a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9, the school provides strong individualized attention for its 49 students.
In contrast, Rocky Mountain Middle School, with an enrollment of 252 students, has been performing below the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The school has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 49th out of 76 schools in 2021-2022 to 54th out of 74 schools in 2022-2023. While Big Horn County School District #1 spends more per student at Burlington Middle School ($24,650) compared to Rocky Mountain Middle School ($15,774), the reasons for the performance gap require further investigation.
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