Is Twin Spruce Junior High School a good school?

Twin Spruce Junior High School ranks 48 th of 74 Wyoming middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Twin Spruce Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Spruce Junior High School?

Students at Twin Spruce Junior High School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Twin Spruce Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Twin Spruce Junior High School usually go on to attend Campbell County High School

Twin Spruce Junior High School

Summary:

Twin Spruce Junior High School is a public middle school located in Gillette, Wyoming, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 664 students. It is part of the Campbell County School District #1, which is ranked 27th out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a mid-ranking district, Twin Spruce Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming middle schools, ranging from 48th to 70th out of 74-77 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Wyoming middle schools. Student group performance varies significantly, with Native American and Gifted and Talented students performing exceptionally well, while English Language Learners, Homeless, and Special Education students have struggled. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below district and state averages, and have declined over the past few years.

Interestingly, a nearby middle school in the same district, Sage Valley Junior High School, has generally outperformed Twin Spruce Junior High School in terms of statewide ranking and academic achievement. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from Sage Valley's practices and strategies to improve outcomes at Twin Spruce. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the school's above-average spending per student, may indicate that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the school's performance, warranting further investigation and targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public 7-8

100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82716

(307) 682-3144

District: Campbell County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,098

Students who attend Twin Spruce Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Campbell County High School

Feeder schools for Twin Spruce Junior High School:

Elementary:	Hillcrest Elementary
	Lakeview Elementary
	Little Powder Elementary
	Meadowlark Elementary
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	Prairie Wind Elementary
	Rawhide Elementary
	Recluse School
	Rozet Elementary
	Wagonwheel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

14.0%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Spruce Junior High School ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (14%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Spruce Junior High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Twin Spruce Junior High School employs 46.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Spruce Junior High School is $16,098.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twin Spruce Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Spruce Junior High School 48^th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Twin Spruce Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

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Native American students:

White students:

Campbell County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County School District #1 27^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	64.79	21^st	61	65.6%
2005	44.92	41^st	68	39.7%
2006	52.33	31^st	68	54.4%
2007	56.11	32^nd	72	55.6%
2008	49.37	34^th	69	50.7%
2009	49.19	43^rd	75	42.7%
2010	43.34	48^th	75	36.0%
2011	38.50	55^th	72	23.6%
2012	38.54	54^th	71	23.9%
2013	26.42	60^th	71	15.5%
2014	27.53	68^th	77	11.7%
2015	21.40	66^th	74	10.8%
2016	28.54	59^th	73	19.2%
2017	34.07	55^th	72	23.6%
2018	36.49	48^th	65	26.2%
2019	20.23	70^th	76	7.9%
2021	24.64	64^th	76	15.8%
2022	32.91	53^rd	76	30.3%
2023	38.39	51^st	74	31.1%
2024	40.51	48^th	74	35.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.13	2^nd	3	33.3%
2022	15.01	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	27.02	25^th	30	16.7%
2019	17.13	30^th	33	9.1%
2021	56.57	13^th	30	56.7%
2022	23.72	10^th	12	16.7%
2023	15.45	29^th	32	9.4%
2024	42.20	17^th	35	51.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	37.63	36^th	47	23.4%
2019	18.82	54^th	57	5.3%
2021	23.30	43^rd	54	20.4%
2022	42.26	32^nd	51	37.3%
2023	42.47	31^st	53	41.5%
2024	37.24	43^rd	61	29.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	43.66	1^st	1	0.0%
2019	42.98	1^st	1	0.0%
2021	57.18	1^st	1	0.0%
2022	64.47	1^st	2	50.0%
2023	59.95	2^nd	3	33.3%
2024	27.37	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	34.58	43^rd	56	23.2%
2019	21.11	58^th	63	7.9%
2021	23.18	55^th	63	12.7%
2022	33.40	49^th	64	23.4%
2023	36.20	45^th	63	28.6%
2024	34.08	45^th	64	29.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.37	20^th	38	47.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	70.40	3^rd	6	50.0%
2021	86.04	1^st	4	75.0%
2022	77.41	1^st	2	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	34.01	42^nd	53	20.8%
2019	21.25	59^th	66	10.6%
2021	24.56	52^nd	63	17.5%
2022	34.93	46^th	66	30.3%
2023	40.67	41^st	64	35.9%
2024	47.62	36^th	66	45.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	37.24	23^rd	29	20.7%
2019	17.10	31^st	32	3.1%
2021	27.51	26^th	31	16.1%
2022	22.24	30^th	32	6.3%
2023	38.74	20^th	30	33.3%
2024	37.69	24^th	34	29.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.85	1^st	4	75.0%
2024	85.15	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	31.17	33^rd	44	25.0%
2019	13.40	47^th	49	4.1%
2021	18.09	41^st	45	8.9%
2022	29.41	41^st	49	16.3%
2023	33.63	34^th	47	27.7%
2024	36.69	40^th	50	20.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Spruce Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	664	664
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	699	699
1991	673	0	2	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	699
1992	744	1	2	22	13	n/a	n/a	0	782
1993	752	0	2	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	782
1994	783	0	2	14	9	n/a	n/a	0	808
1995	875	0	1	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	902
1996	875	0	1	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	902
1997	914	0	2	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	946
1998	896	0	3	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	930
1999	859	0	2	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	896
2000	808	0	2	24	12	n/a	n/a	0	846
2001	767	0	2	23	16	n/a	n/a	0	808
2002	795	0	7	39	25	n/a	n/a	0	866
2003	795	0	7	39	25	n/a	n/a	0	866
2004	795	1	10	40	21	n/a	n/a	0	867
2005	770	1	8	49	21	n/a	n/a	0	849
2006	749	3	6	49	20	n/a	n/a	0	827
2007	734	3	4	72	17	n/a	n/a	0	830
2008	692	3	2	70	15	n/a	n/a	0	782
2009	662	12	6	86	13	n/a	n/a	0	779
2010	663	13	4	99	16	0	0	0	795
2011	668	15	7	93	14	0	0	0	797
2012	698	9	6	98	12	0	3	0	826
2013	772	9	8	87	14	0	5	0	895
2014	737	6	10	98	19	2	5	0	877
2015	715	9	4	118	19	3	5	0	873
2016	666	10	4	144	17	5	5	0	851
2017	670	8	5	154	15	0	4	0	856
2018	500	3	3	108	9	0	3	0	626
2019	546	3	2	98	13	0	5	0	667
2020	553	5	7	87	16	2	2	0	672
2021	539	5	9	101	14	2	6	0	676
2022	547	4	8	109	12	0	8	0	688
2023	542	3	7	93	11	0	8	0	664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twin Spruce Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	664	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	699	43.0	16.2	n/a
1991	699	49.0	14.2	9
1992	782	45.0	17.3	15.9
1993	782	50.8	15.4	15
1994	808	51.0	15.8	16.7
1995	902	57.0	15.8	17.7
1996	902	57.0	15.8	17.7
1997	946	59.5	15.9	16.5
1998	930	62.5	14.9	16.9
1999	896	65.4	13.7	28
2000	846	64.0	13.2	23.2
2001	808	62.5	12.9	55
2002	866	61.6	14.1	27.6
2003	866	61.6	14.1	27.6
2004	867	61.6	14.1	28
2005	849	63.0	13.5	32.4
2006	827	61.9	13.4	27.1
2007	830	63.0	13.2	25.1
2008	782	62.6	12.5	25.1
2009	779	61.6	12.6	30.8
2010	795	61.0	12.9	36.2
2011	797	n/a	n/a	41
2012	826	53.7	15.3	41.8
2013	895	n/a	n/a	44.7
2014	877	63.3	13.8	47.3
2015	873	63.0	13.8	50.3
2016	851	63.0	13.5	50.2
2017	856	61.6	13.8	50.2
2018	626	44.4	14.0	47.6
2019	667	45.4	14.6	41.5
2020	672	45.4	14.7	40.6
2021	676	45.0	15.0	44.8
2022	688	45.2	15.2	37.8
2023	664	46.4	14.3	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twin Spruce Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	664	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	699	43.0	16.2	n/a
1991	699	49.0	14.2	9
1992	782	45.0	17.3	15.9
1993	782	50.8	15.4	15
1994	808	51.0	15.8	16.7
1995	902	57.0	15.8	17.7
1996	902	57.0	15.8	17.7
1997	946	59.5	15.9	16.5
1998	930	62.5	14.9	16.9
1999	896	65.4	13.7	28
2000	846	64.0	13.2	23.2
2001	808	62.5	12.9	55
2002	866	61.6	14.1	27.6
2003	866	61.6	14.1	27.6
2004	867	61.6	14.1	28
2005	849	63.0	13.5	32.4
2006	827	61.9	13.4	27.1
2007	830	63.0	13.2	25.1
2008	782	62.6	12.5	25.1
2009	779	61.6	12.6	30.8
2010	795	61.0	12.9	36.2
2011	797	n/a	n/a	41
2012	826	53.7	15.3	41.8
2013	895	n/a	n/a	44.7
2014	877	63.3	13.8	47.3
2015	873	63.0	13.8	50.3
2016	851	63.0	13.5	50.2
2017	856	61.6	13.8	50.2
2018	626	44.4	14.0	47.6
2019	667	45.4	14.6	41.5
2020	672	45.4	14.7	40.6
2021	676	45.0	15.0	44.8
2022	688	45.2	15.2	37.8
2023	664	46.4	14.3	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Twin Spruce Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$276 (1.9%)	$14,447 (98.1%)	$14,723
2020	$241 (1.7%)	$14,040 (98.3%)	$14,281
2021	$998 (6.3%)	$14,734 (93.7%)	$15,732
2022	$660 (4.4%)	$14,242 (95.6%)	$14,901
2023	$1,518 (9.4%)	$14,580 (90.6%)	$16,098

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Spruce Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 76 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 74 Middle schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Spruce Junior High School)	41.7	50.7	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	49.4	51.7	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	58.6	54.4	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Twin Spruce Junior High School)	44.2	52	7.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	53.4	51.4	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	52	49.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Spruce Junior High School)	49.7	55.2	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	54.6	57.8	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.7	59.8	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Twin Spruce Junior High School)	45.3	43.3	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	51.9	48.3	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	54.5	49.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Twin Spruce Junior High School)	31	44.6	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Campbell County School District #1)	37.5	44.6	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Wyoming)	47.5	48.1	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	667	664	0.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	13	11	15.4%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	98	93	5.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	546	542	0.7%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	47.1%	5.6%

Schools Near Twin Spruce Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Twin Spruce Junior High School	Public	7-8	100 East 7th Street	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 682-3144	664	46	14.3	47.1%	542 (81.6%)	3 (0.5%)	93 (14.0%)	7 (1.1%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	40.5	48^th of 74 public middle schools	35.1%		38.4	51^st of 74 public middle schools	31.1%	3	49.4	53.3	48.2	50.4	40.9	$16,098	$1,518	$14,580
Sage Valley Junior High School	Public	7-8	1000 West Lakeway Road	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 682-2225	666	45	14.6	30.5%	574 (86.2%)	10 (1.5%)	65 (9.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.2%)	48.9	38^th of 74 public middle schools	48.6%		44.2	46^th of 74 public middle schools	37.8%	8	55.9	53.5	48.4	56.4	45.5	$16,499	$1,813	$14,686

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