Midwest School

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Midwest School is an alternative public school in Midwest, Wyoming, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 149 students. As part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 33 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Midwest School faces significant challenges in academic performance.

Midwest School consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 17.7% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in WY-TOPP/English Language Arts, compared to 50.8% in the district and 49% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.24% to 76.3% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $26,125 to $32,226 over the past four school years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8 to 10.3 students per teacher, the academic underperformance suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.

As an alternative school, Midwest School may be serving a unique population of students with specific needs and challenges that require specialized approaches to education. Addressing the school's low academic performance and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the student population and the effective utilization of available resources. Exploring best practices in alternative education and collaborating with the district and community stakeholders could help Midwest School identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 256 Lewis
       Midwest, WY  82643


(307) 253-3500

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 74 Wyoming Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,125 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Midwest School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midwest School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midwest School ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midwest School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midwest School is $26,125.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Midwest School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest School 71st of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Midwest School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Midwest School 76th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Midwest School in the ranking list.)

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Natrona County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Natrona County School District #1 33rd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midwest School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.15 87th 131 33.6%
2005 51.77 57th 136 58.1%
2006 30.92 124th 145 14.5%
2007 11.66 147th 149 1.3%
2008 20.28 139th 151 7.9%
2009 11.91 145th 150 3.3%
2010 7.95 148th 150 1.3%
2011 17.94 144th 152 5.3%
2012 26.95 121st 143 15.4%
2013 35.38 108th 142 23.9%
2014 30.37 117th 147 20.4%
2015 44.79 95th 154 38.3%
2016 32.73 117th 148 20.9%
2017 42.85 105th 151 30.5%
2018 49.95 81st 147 44.9%
2019 42.08 104th 153 32.0%
2021 25.66 130th 153 15.0%
2022 7.38 138th 144 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.55 77th 120 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midwest School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.24 58th 61 4.9%
2005 2.15 67th 68 1.5%
2006 6.33 64th 68 5.9%
2007 3.36 72nd 72 0.0%
2008 14.39 65th 69 5.8%
2009 27.94 61st 75 18.7%
2010 13.85 69th 75 8.0%
2011 13.30 69th 72 4.2%
2012 9.16 66th 71 7.0%
2013 12.68 66th 71 7.0%
2014 6.31 74th 77 3.9%
2015 31.12 58th 74 21.6%
2016 24.43 64th 73 12.3%
2017 28.69 60th 72 16.7%
2018 38.64 46th 65 29.2%
2019 20.21 71st 76 6.6%
2021 27.50 61st 76 19.7%
2022 13.08 71st 76 6.6%
2023 16.92 68th 74 8.1%
2024 10.41 71st 74 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.04 39th 47 17.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 38th 56 32.1%
2019 30.73 50th 63 20.6%
2022 12.76 62nd 64 3.1%
2023 33.59 48th 63 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 26th 53 50.9%
2019 28.31 53rd 66 19.7%
2022 26.09 56th 66 15.2%
2023 18.54 56th 64 12.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.98 49th 50 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.04 36th 62 41.9%
2005 40.10 46th 66 30.3%
2006 39.62 42nd 62 32.3%
2007 6.27 64th 67 4.5%
2008 27.86 54th 66 18.2%
2009 33.81 56th 71 21.1%
2010 40.45 48th 69 30.4%
2011 23.48 59th 69 14.5%
2012 60.71 31st 71 56.3%
2013 38.41 51st 80 36.3%
2014 9.37 65th 78 16.7%
2016 26.83 61st 79 22.8%
2017 24.98 63rd 79 20.3%
2018 28.89 58th 73 20.5%
2019 17.01 68th 77 11.7%
2021 10.35 73rd 81 9.9%
2022 9.63 72nd 80 10.0%
2023 2.29 76th 80 5.0%
2024 3.08 76th 80 5.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.86 37th 55 32.7%
2023 10.28 56th 61 8.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 43rd 60 28.3%
2019 19.44 55th 62 11.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.83 52nd 62 16.1%
2019 36.94 44th 61 27.9%
2022 9.14 59th 66 10.6%
2023 2.39 62nd 64 3.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Midwest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.14 50th 51 2.0%
2023 0.41 46th 47 2.1%
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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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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midwest School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 198 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 189 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2001 185 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 142 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2003 142 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2004 157 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 192 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 193 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2007 214 6 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 193 1 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 185 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2010 178 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 188
2011 167 0 0 18 1 0 1 0 187
2012 159 1 0 20 0 0 4 0 184
2013 160 1 0 31 0 0 3 0 195
2014 166 1 0 39 0 0 5 0 211
2015 154 0 0 35 1 0 5 0 195
2016 142 0 0 17 2 0 2 0 163
2017 133 0 1 21 2 0 5 0 162
2018 113 1 0 11 1 0 4 0 130
2019 131 0 0 12 0 0 3 0 146
2020 125 0 0 9 1 0 6 0 141
2021 111 0 0 18 1 0 5 0 135
2022 116 0 0 24 4 0 4 0 148
2023 121 0 0 24 0 0 4 0 149

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 Midwest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 202 23.8 8.5 55.9
2000 192 21.5 8.9 50
2001 189 19.7 9.6 85.2
2002 148 19.3 7.7 55.4
2003 148 19.3 7.7 55.4
2004 167 19.4 8.6 49.1
2005 203 21.6 9.4 40.9
2006 204 21.6 9.4 46.1
2007 229 23.0 10.0 41.5
2008 210 21.6 9.7 47.6
2009 192 21.9 8.8 32.3
2010 188 21.7 8.5 47.9
2011 187 n/a n/a 55.1
2012 184 24.5 7.5 58.2
2013 195 n/a n/a 57.4
2014 211 22.8 9.2 59.2
2015 195 23.0 8.4 56.9
2016 163 22.0 7.4 65
2017 162 21.0 7.7 66.7
2018 130 19.0 6.8 65.4
2019 146 17.5 8.3 71.2
2020 141 15.5 9.0 69.5
2021 135 16.7 8.0 76.3
2022 148 14.3 10.3 68.2
2023 149 14.5 10.2 69.8

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 Midwest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 202 23.8 8.5 55.9
2000 192 21.5 8.9 50
2001 189 19.7 9.6 85.2
2002 148 19.3 7.7 55.4
2003 148 19.3 7.7 55.4
2004 167 19.4 8.6 49.1
2005 203 21.6 9.4 40.9
2006 204 21.6 9.4 46.1
2007 229 23.0 10.0 41.5
2008 210 21.6 9.7 47.6
2009 192 21.9 8.8 32.3
2010 188 21.7 8.5 47.9
2011 187 n/a n/a 55.1
2012 184 24.5 7.5 58.2
2013 195 n/a n/a 57.4
2014 211 22.8 9.2 59.2
2015 195 23.0 8.4 56.9
2016 163 22.0 7.4 65
2017 162 21.0 7.7 66.7
2018 130 19.0 6.8 65.4
2019 146 17.5 8.3 71.2
2020 141 15.5 9.0 69.5
2021 135 16.7 8.0 76.3
2022 148 14.3 10.3 68.2
2023 149 14.5 10.2 69.8

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 Midwest School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,178 (7.4%) $27,088 (92.6%) $29,266
2020 $2,341 (7.8%) $27,858 (92.2%) $30,200
2021 $4,110 (12.8%) $28,116 (87.2%) $32,226
2022 $2,509 (9.5%) $23,847 (90.5%) $26,356
2023 $3,582 (13.7%) $22,543 (86.3%) $26,125

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Midwest 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 104th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 144 Elementary schools
 27.9%
Ranks 71st of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 68th of 74 Middle schools
 1.5%
Ranks 68th of 77 High schoolsRanks 76th of 80 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)28.633.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)5152.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.657
 1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)57.122.2
 34.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)50.245.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.452.5
 2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)58.837.5
 21.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)5753.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)23.526.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)47.839.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)5021.4
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)59.845.2
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)5038.5
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)50.140.8
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5247.3
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)30.857.1
 26.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)58.755.6
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)38.535.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)48.847.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (Midwest School)15.435.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)47.848
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wyoming)47.548.1
 0.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)5510.5
 44.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)55.255.1
 0.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)1513.6
 1.4%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)41.844.1
 2.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441.6
 1.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)21.425.9
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)59.655.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)14.321.4
 7.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)44.741.3
 3.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.241.6
 3.6%
10th Grade Science (Midwest School)35.711.1
 24.6%
   10th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)58.544.7
 13.8%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students146149
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1224
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White131121
 7.6%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%69.8%
 1.4%


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Midwest School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Wyoming alternative schools.

Students at Midwest School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Midwest School.


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