Is Midwest School a good school?

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

How many students attend Midwest School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Midwest School?

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

Midwest School

Summary:

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.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

256 Lewis
Midwest, WY 82643

(307) 253-3500

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 74 Wyoming Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,125

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midwest School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Midwest School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Midwest School ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midwest School is 10.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midwest School is $26,125.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Midwest School:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Natrona County School District #1:

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

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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
2004	37.15	87^th	131	33.6%
2005	51.77	57^th	136	58.1%
2006	30.92	124^th	145	14.5%
2007	11.66	147^th	149	1.3%
2008	20.28	139^th	151	7.9%
2009	11.91	145^th	150	3.3%
2010	7.95	148^th	150	1.3%
2011	17.94	144^th	152	5.3%
2012	26.95	121^st	143	15.4%
2013	35.38	108^th	142	23.9%
2014	30.37	117^th	147	20.4%
2015	44.79	95^th	154	38.3%
2016	32.73	117^th	148	20.9%
2017	42.85	105^th	151	30.5%
2018	49.95	81^st	147	44.9%
2019	42.08	104^th	153	32.0%
2021	25.66	130^th	153	15.0%
2022	7.38	138^th	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	77^th	120	35.8%

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

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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
2004	4.24	58^th	61	4.9%
2005	2.15	67^th	68	1.5%
2006	6.33	64^th	68	5.9%
2007	3.36	72^nd	72	0.0%
2008	14.39	65^th	69	5.8%
2009	27.94	61^st	75	18.7%
2010	13.85	69^th	75	8.0%
2011	13.30	69^th	72	4.2%
2012	9.16	66^th	71	7.0%
2013	12.68	66^th	71	7.0%
2014	6.31	74^th	77	3.9%
2015	31.12	58^th	74	21.6%
2016	24.43	64^th	73	12.3%
2017	28.69	60^th	72	16.7%
2018	38.64	46^th	65	29.2%
2019	20.21	71^st	76	6.6%
2021	27.50	61^st	76	19.7%
2022	13.08	71^st	76	6.6%
2023	16.92	68^th	74	8.1%
2024	10.41	71^st	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	39^th	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
2018	39.42	38^th	56	32.1%
2019	30.73	50^th	63	20.6%
2022	12.76	62^nd	64	3.1%
2023	33.59	48^th	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
2018	60.63	26^th	53	50.9%
2019	28.31	53^rd	66	19.7%
2022	26.09	56^th	66	15.2%
2023	18.54	56^th	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	49^th	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
2004	51.04	36^th	62	41.9%
2005	40.10	46^th	66	30.3%
2006	39.62	42^nd	62	32.3%
2007	6.27	64^th	67	4.5%
2008	27.86	54^th	66	18.2%
2009	33.81	56^th	71	21.1%
2010	40.45	48^th	69	30.4%
2011	23.48	59^th	69	14.5%
2012	60.71	31^st	71	56.3%
2013	38.41	51^st	80	36.3%
2014	9.37	65^th	78	16.7%
2016	26.83	61^st	79	22.8%
2017	24.98	63^rd	79	20.3%
2018	28.89	58^th	73	20.5%
2019	17.01	68^th	77	11.7%
2021	10.35	73^rd	81	9.9%
2022	9.63	72^nd	80	10.0%
2023	2.29	76^th	80	5.0%
2024	3.08	76^th	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	37^th	55	32.7%
2023	10.28	56^th	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	43^rd	60	28.3%
2019	19.44	55^th	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
2018	26.83	52^nd	62	16.1%
2019	36.94	44^th	61	27.9%
2022	9.14	59^th	66	10.6%
2023	2.39	62^nd	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	50^th	51	2.0%
2023	0.41	46^th	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.

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	Total
1999	198	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	202
2000	189	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	192
2001	185	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	189
2002	142	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	148
2003	142	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	148
2004	157	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	167
2005	192	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	203
2006	193	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	204
2007	214	6	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	229
2008	193	1	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	210
2009	185	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	192
2010	178	1	0	9	0	0	0	188
2011	167	0	0	18	1	0	1	187
2012	159	1	0	20	0	0	4	184
2013	160	1	0	31	0	0	3	195
2014	166	1	0	39	0	0	5	211
2015	154	0	0	35	1	0	5	195
2016	142	0	0	17	2	0	2	163
2017	133	0	1	21	2	0	5	162
2018	113	1	0	11	1	0	4	130
2019	131	0	0	12	0	0	3	146
2020	125	0	0	9	1	0	6	141
2021	111	0	0	18	1	0	5	135
2022	116	0	0	24	4	0	4	148
2023	121	0	0	24	0	0	4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midwest School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 104^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 138^th of 144 Elementary schools	27.9%
Ranks 71^st of 76 Middle schools	Ranks 68^th of 74 Middle schools	1.5%
Ranks 68^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 76^th 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)	28.6	33.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	51	52.7	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	57	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	57.1	22.2	34.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	50.2	45.4	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.4	52.5	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)	58.8	37.5	21.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	57	53.9	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.8	59.8	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	23.5	26.7	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	47.8	39.7	8.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)	50	21.4	28.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	59.8	45.2	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	58.6	54.4	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	50	38.5	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	50.1	40.8	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	52	47.3	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)	30.8	57.1	26.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	58.7	55.6	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.7	59.8	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	38.5	35.7	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	48.8	47.1	1.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	54.5	49.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Midwest School)	15.4	35.7	20.3%
8th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)	47.8	48	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Wyoming)	47.5	48.1	0.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)	55	10.5	44.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	55.2	55.1	0.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	15	13.6	1.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	41.8	44.1	2.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41.6	1.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest School)	21.4	25.9	4.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	59.6	55.5	4.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	53.7	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Midwest School)	14.3	21.4	7.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	44.7	41.3	3.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	41.6	3.6%
10th Grade Science (Midwest School)	35.7	11.1	24.6%
10th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)	58.5	44.7	13.8%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.6	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	149	2.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	24	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	121	7.6%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.2%	69.8%	1.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)			WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)	WY-TOPP Science (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT 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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midwest School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	256 Lewis	Midwest	82643	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-3500	149	15	10.2	69.8%	121 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	22.2	17.7	14.3	14.3	13.6	15.2	16.4	15.4	$26,125	$3,582	$22,543

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