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Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Summary:

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High is a public middle school in Guernsey, Wyoming, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 28 students. The school is part of the Platte County School District #2, which is ranked 39 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming middle schools, ranging from 34th to 70th out of 74-77 schools in recent years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. In comparison, the nearby Wheatland Middle School, which is part of the Platte County School District #1, has a higher ranking, ranging from 36th to 60th out of 74-76 schools, and a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High's proficiency rates in WY-TOPP assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages, while Wheatland Middle School's proficiency rates are generally higher.

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's rankings for low-income students are generally higher than its overall rankings, suggesting that the school is performing better for this subgroup compared to other middle schools in the state. However, the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio do not appear to be translating into higher academic achievement, which raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 555 South Wyoming Avenue
       Guernsey, WY  82214

(307) 836-2745

District: Platte County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,642 Help


Students who attend Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High usually attend:

High:    Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Feeder schools for Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High:

Elementary:    Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Asian:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Compare Details Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (11.4%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High is 8.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High is $39,642.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High 70th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Platte County School District #2:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte County School District #2 39th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.59 27th 61 55.7%
2005 22.15 58th 68 14.7%
2006 25.89 55th 68 19.1%
2007 20.82 63rd 72 12.5%
2008 20.09 62nd 69 10.1%
2009 10.30 70th 75 6.7%
2010 27.33 63rd 75 16.0%
2011 30.08 59th 72 18.1%
2012 39.65 52nd 71 26.8%
2013 12.14 67th 71 5.6%
2014 54.52 37th 77 51.9%
2015 52.80 34th 74 54.1%
2016 19.19 65th 73 11.0%
2017 12.01 67th 72 6.9%
2018 35.82 49th 65 24.6%
2019 27.62 64th 76 15.8%
2021 20.05 68th 76 10.5%
2022 28.14 61st 76 19.7%
2023 21.56 66th 74 10.8%
2024 16.12 70th 74 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.92 40th 47 14.9%
2021 30.55 37th 54 31.5%
2022 75.63 7th 51 86.3%
2024 37.23 44th 61 27.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 33rd 56 41.1%
2021 22.75 56th 63 11.1%
2022 30.87 53rd 64 17.2%
2024 28.69 50th 64 21.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.63 60th 63 4.8%
2022 41.49 42nd 66 36.4%
2024 19.15 61st 66 7.6%
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Rank History for White students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.34 46th 47 2.1%
2024 12.21 48th 50 4.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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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 66 66
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 51 51
1991 47 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1992 46 0 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 50 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1994 35 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1995 39 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1996 39 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1997 41 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 49
1998 36 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 44
1999 35 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2000 41 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2001 42 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2002 39 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 39 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 43 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 46 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2006 44 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 36 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2008 36 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2009 26 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2010 17 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20
2011 28 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 36
2012 22 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 31
2013 18 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 26
2014 33 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 36
2015 30 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 35
2016 28 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 35
2017 26 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 32
2018 31 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 34
2019 32 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 35
2020 30 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 35
2021 31 3 0 4 1 1 3 0 43
2022 32 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 37
2023 26 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 28
2024 30 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 35

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 Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 66 n/a n/a n/a
1990 51 10.0 5.1 n/a
1991 56 6.0 9.3 10.7
1992 59 4.5 13.1 13.6
1993 58 4.0 14.5 24.1
1994 46 4.0 11.5 28.3
1995 45 4.1 11.0 17.8
1996 45 4.1 11.0 17.8
1997 49 4.2 11.7 16.3
1998 44 3.5 12.6 6.8
1999 41 3.7 11.1 26.8
2000 49 3.9 12.6 36.7
2001 47 3.9 12.1 76.6
2002 45 4.4 10.2 33.3
2003 45 4.4 10.2 33.3
2004 48 4.9 9.8 39.6
2005 52 4.8 10.8 40.4
2006 49 4.5 10.9 42.9
2007 44 3.3 13.3 40.9
2008 45 3.2 14.1 44.4
2009 29 3.3 8.7 48.3
2010 20 3.7 5.9 45
2011 36 n/a n/a 47.2
2012 31 4.5 6.8 54.8
2013 26 n/a n/a 34.6
2014 36 3.5 10.0 44.4
2015 35 4.0 8.7 31.4
2016 35 4.0 8.7 37.1
2017 32 3.6 8.7 56.3
2018 34 4.1 8.2 47.1
2019 35 3.3 10.4 45.7
2020 35 4.0 8.7 42.9
2021 43 4.9 8.7 48.8
2022 37 5.0 7.2 45.9
2023 28 4.4 6.2 53.6
2024 35 4.1 8.4 45.7

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 Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 66 n/a n/a n/a
1990 51 10.0 5.1 n/a
1991 56 6.0 9.3 10.7
1992 59 4.5 13.1 13.6
1993 58 4.0 14.5 24.1
1994 46 4.0 11.5 28.3
1995 45 4.1 11.0 17.8
1996 45 4.1 11.0 17.8
1997 49 4.2 11.7 16.3
1998 44 3.5 12.6 6.8
1999 41 3.7 11.1 26.8
2000 49 3.9 12.6 36.7
2001 47 3.9 12.1 76.6
2002 45 4.4 10.2 33.3
2003 45 4.4 10.2 33.3
2004 48 4.9 9.8 39.6
2005 52 4.8 10.8 40.4
2006 49 4.5 10.9 42.9
2007 44 3.3 13.3 40.9
2008 45 3.2 14.1 44.4
2009 29 3.3 8.7 48.3
2010 20 3.7 5.9 45
2011 36 n/a n/a 47.2
2012 31 4.5 6.8 54.8
2013 26 n/a n/a 34.6
2014 36 3.5 10.0 44.4
2015 35 4.0 8.7 31.4
2016 35 4.0 8.7 37.1
2017 32 3.6 8.7 56.3
2018 34 4.1 8.2 47.1
2019 35 3.3 10.4 45.7
2020 35 4.0 8.7 42.9
2021 43 4.9 8.7 48.8
2022 37 5.0 7.2 45.9
2023 28 4.4 6.2 53.6
2024 35 4.1 8.4 45.7

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 Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,135 (5.6%) $19,159 (94.4%) $20,294
2020 $2,769 (11.7%) $20,855 (88.3%) $23,623
2021 $4,549 (17.3%) $21,714 (82.7%) $26,264
2022 $4,830 (15.5%) $26,406 (84.5%) $31,237
2023 $9,437 (23.8%) $30,204 (76.2%) $39,642

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 74 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High)27.820
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #2)27.820
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High)5060
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #2)5060
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5249.1
 2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High)62.541.7
 20.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #2)62.541.7
 20.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High)5041.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #2)5041.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High)2516.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Platte County School District #2)2516.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wyoming)47.548.1
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3528
 20%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White3226
 18.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%53.6%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Students who attend Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High usually go on to attend Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Students at Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Wyoming middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 35 students attended Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High.


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