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Thermopolis Middle School

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Thermopolis Middle School is a public middle school in Thermopolis, Wyoming, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school is part of the Hot Springs County School District #1, which is ranked 2 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thermopolis Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Wyoming, with a statewide ranking of 1 out of 74 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on the WY-TOPP assessments is exceptional, with students scoring well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.8% of 7th-grade students and 78.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 55.3% and 56.9%, respectively. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, with top rankings in the state for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Thermopolis Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, and a high level of per-student spending, ranging from $15,778 to $22,133 per student over the past four school years. This suggests a focus on providing personalized attention and resources to support student learning, which may contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance and its ability to serve a wide range of student needs effectively.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1450 Valleyview Drive
       Thermopolis, WY  82443

(307) 864-6551

District: Hot Springs County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,133 Help


Students who attend Thermopolis Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hot Springs County High School

Feeder schools for Thermopolis Middle School:

Elementary:    Ralph Witters Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
American Indian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Compare Details Thermopolis Middle School ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (6.1%), American Indian (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thermopolis Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thermopolis Middle School is $22,133.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thermopolis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thermopolis Middle School 1st of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Thermopolis Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hot Springs County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs County School District #1 2nd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thermopolis Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.35 41st 61 32.8%
2005 70.67 18th 68 73.5%
2006 70.64 11th 68 83.8%
2007 53.58 36th 72 50.0%
2008 47.85 35th 69 49.3%
2009 42.91 47th 75 37.3%
2010 54.41 34th 75 54.7%
2011 55.56 37th 72 48.6%
2012 46.83 42nd 71 40.8%
2013 44.47 48th 71 32.4%
2014 56.21 30th 77 61.0%
2015 44.30 44th 74 40.5%
2016 74.92 10th 73 86.3%
2017 69.23 15th 72 79.2%
2018 71.96 11th 65 83.1%
2019 69.80 16th 76 78.9%
2021 92.26 2nd 76 97.4%
2022 89.30 2nd 76 97.4%
2023 84.99 4th 74 94.6%
2024 94.24 1st 74 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.50 4th 18 77.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.80 2nd 32 93.8%
2024 93.97 2nd 35 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 14th 47 70.2%
2019 75.35 10th 57 82.5%
2021 85.57 4th 54 92.6%
2022 76.00 5th 51 90.2%
2023 88.02 2nd 53 96.2%
2024 93.25 1st 61 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.53 16th 56 71.4%
2019 84.22 5th 63 92.1%
2021 95.14 1st 63 98.4%
2022 94.34 1st 64 98.4%
2023 79.47 5th 63 92.1%
2024 88.96 3rd 64 95.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 6th 6 0.0%
2019 30.40 4th 4 0.0%
2021 31.92 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.57 17th 53 67.9%
2019 57.23 29th 66 56.1%
2021 83.01 4th 63 93.7%
2022 84.21 4th 66 93.9%
2023 84.47 3rd 64 95.3%
2024 94.37 1st 66 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Thermopolis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.22 1st 45 97.8%
2022 89.66 1st 49 98.0%
2023 78.57 5th 47 89.4%
2024 95.42 1st 50 98.0%
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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 Thermopolis Middle 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 339 339
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 291 291
1991 291 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 283 1 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 291 0 0 6 11 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 270 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 215 0 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 215 0 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 208 0 1 2 11 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 197 1 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 203 1 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 200 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 192 0 1 11 7 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 142 0 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 142 0 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 146 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 145 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 140 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 147
2007 134 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 145 2 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 138 2 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 192 2 1 6 7 0 0 0 208
2011 190 2 1 4 6 0 0 0 203
2012 203 2 3 8 4 0 0 0 220
2013 215 0 3 5 2 0 0 0 225
2014 203 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 213
2015 187 4 2 5 4 0 0 0 202
2016 194 4 3 5 5 0 0 0 211
2017 180 2 0 6 4 1 0 0 193
2018 205 0 0 8 3 1 0 0 217
2019 197 1 0 10 2 0 0 0 210
2020 201 0 0 10 2 0 5 0 218
2021 175 3 0 10 3 0 12 0 203
2022 150 4 0 13 1 0 13 0 181
2023 170 5 1 12 9 0 0 0 197

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 Thermopolis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 n/a n/a n/a
1990 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1991 298 18.0 16.5 14.1
1992 298 22.7 13.1 23.2
1993 308 19.5 15.8 25.3
1994 280 20.0 14.0 23.9
1995 225 14.0 16.1 29.8
1996 225 14.0 16.1 29.8
1997 222 15.0 14.8 35.1
1998 209 12.3 17.0 31.6
1999 213 14.4 14.8 34.7
2000 209 15.6 13.4 21.1
2001 211 16.0 13.2 54
2002 154 15.9 9.7 39.6
2003 154 15.9 9.7 39.6
2004 156 15.9 9.8 51.9
2005 150 12.6 11.9 50.7
2006 147 11.3 13.0 44.2
2007 142 12.7 11.2 35.9
2008 156 11.3 13.8 33.3
2009 152 12.1 12.5 36.8
2010 208 12.5 17.1 41.8
2011 203 n/a n/a 51.7
2012 220 17.4 12.6 55.9
2013 225 n/a n/a 42.7
2014 213 17.0 12.5 43.2
2015 202 18.0 11.2 36.1
2016 211 18.0 11.7 48.8
2017 193 17.2 11.1 46.6
2018 217 17.1 12.6 43.8
2019 210 16.8 12.4 43.3
2020 218 16.7 13.0 29.8
2021 203 17.0 11.8 31.5
2022 181 17.3 10.4 28.2
2023 197 18.9 10.3 41.6

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 Thermopolis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 n/a n/a n/a
1990 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
1991 298 18.0 16.5 14.1
1992 298 22.7 13.1 23.2
1993 308 19.5 15.8 25.3
1994 280 20.0 14.0 23.9
1995 225 14.0 16.1 29.8
1996 225 14.0 16.1 29.8
1997 222 15.0 14.8 35.1
1998 209 12.3 17.0 31.6
1999 213 14.4 14.8 34.7
2000 209 15.6 13.4 21.1
2001 211 16.0 13.2 54
2002 154 15.9 9.7 39.6
2003 154 15.9 9.7 39.6
2004 156 15.9 9.8 51.9
2005 150 12.6 11.9 50.7
2006 147 11.3 13.0 44.2
2007 142 12.7 11.2 35.9
2008 156 11.3 13.8 33.3
2009 152 12.1 12.5 36.8
2010 208 12.5 17.1 41.8
2011 203 n/a n/a 51.7
2012 220 17.4 12.6 55.9
2013 225 n/a n/a 42.7
2014 213 17.0 12.5 43.2
2015 202 18.0 11.2 36.1
2016 211 18.0 11.7 48.8
2017 193 17.2 11.1 46.6
2018 217 17.1 12.6 43.8
2019 210 16.8 12.4 43.3
2020 218 16.7 13.0 29.8
2021 203 17.0 11.8 31.5
2022 181 17.3 10.4 28.2
2023 197 18.9 10.3 41.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thermopolis Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (9.2%) $14,340 (90.8%) $15,796
2020 $1,434 (9.1%) $14,344 (90.9%) $15,778
2021 $2,312 (13.3%) $15,102 (86.7%) $17,415
2022 $3,530 (16.6%) $17,693 (83.4%) $21,223
2023 $3,670 (16.6%) $18,463 (83.4%) $22,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thermopolis Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 74 Middle schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thermopolis Middle School)67.454.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs County School District #1)67.454.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thermopolis Middle School)87.873.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs County School District #1)87.873.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thermopolis Middle School)60.878.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs County School District #1)60.878.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thermopolis Middle School)62.878.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs County School District #1)62.878.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thermopolis Middle School)55.655
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs County School District #1)55.655
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thermopolis Middle School)55.690
 34.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs County School District #1)55.690
 34.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5249.1
 2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thermopolis Middle School)74.568.5
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hot Springs County School District #1)74.568.5
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thermopolis Middle School)82.488.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hot Springs County School District #1)82.488.9
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (Thermopolis Middle School)68.672.2
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Hot Springs County School District #1)68.672.2
 3.6%
   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 Students210197
 6.2%
African American15
 400%
American Indian29
 350%
Asian01
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White197170
 13.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%41.6%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thermopolis Middle School

Students at Thermopolis Middle School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% African American.

Yes! Thermopolis Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 74 Wyoming middle schools.

Students who attend Thermopolis Middle School usually go on to attend Hot Springs County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Thermopolis Middle School.


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