Is Casper Classical Academy a good school?

Casper Classical Academy ranks 51 st of 74 Wyoming middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Casper Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Casper Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Casper Classical Academy?

Students at Casper Classical Academy are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Casper Classical Academy attend?

Students who attend Casper Classical Academy usually go on to attend Kelly Walsh High School

Casper Classical Academy

Summary:

Casper Classical Academy is a public middle school serving grades 6-9 in Casper, Wyoming, with 466 students enrolled. The school is part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 33 out of 42 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Casper Classical Academy generally outperforms the district and state in terms of student proficiency on WY-TOPP assessments, with 56.8% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 52.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and multi-racial students performing relatively well but male students, white students, and students with special needs or low socioeconomic status struggling. Casper Classical Academy also has a higher per-student spending of $16,819 and a lower student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.4 to 15 students per teacher, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes compared to nearby C.Y. Middle School and Centennial Middle School.

Despite its generally strong performance, Casper Classical Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, from a high of 2nd in 2015-2016 to a low of 51st in the current 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school's performance may be volatile and influenced by various factors. When compared to other middle schools in the district, Casper Classical Academy outperforms C.Y. Middle School and Centennial Middle School, but the nearby Dean Morgan Middle School lags behind in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 6-9

900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601

(307) 253-3160

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,819

Students who attend Casper Classical Academy usually attend:

High:	Kelly Walsh High School
	Natrona County High School

Feeder schools for Casper Classical Academy:

Elementary:	Bar Nunn Elementary
	Cottonwood Elementary
	Crest Hill Elementary
	Evansville Elementary
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	Ft. Caspar Academy
	Journey Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Manor Heights Elementary
	Oregon Trail Elementary
	Paradise Valley Elementary
	Park Elementary
	Pineview Elementary
	Poison Spider Elementary
	Red Creek Elementary
	Sagewood Elementary
	Southridge Elementary
	Summit Elementary School
	Verda James Elementary
	Woods Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Casper Classical Academy ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Natrona County School District #1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Casper Classical Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Natrona County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Hispanic (17%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Casper Classical Academy is 14.7. 2 middle schools in the Natrona County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Casper Classical Academy employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Casper Classical Academy is $16,819, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Natrona County School District #1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Casper Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Casper Classical Academy 51^st of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Casper Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Virtual Education students:

Hispanic 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 students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	97.33	1^st	61	98.4%
2005	84.39	7^th	68	89.7%
2006	78.90	7^th	68	89.7%
2007	87.98	1^st	72	98.6%
2008	87.34	2^nd	69	97.1%
2009	81.46	5^th	75	93.3%
2010	90.12	1^st	75	98.7%
2011	78.07	8^th	72	88.9%
2012	69.75	20^th	71	71.8%
2013	69.95	15^th	71	78.9%
2014	82.17	6^th	77	92.2%
2015	70.55	16^th	74	78.4%
2016	82.31	2^nd	73	97.3%
2017	77.45	6^th	72	91.7%
2018	77.35	7^th	65	89.2%
2019	55.13	35^th	76	53.9%
2021	65.65	22^nd	76	71.1%
2022	50.42	38^th	76	50.0%
2023	50.28	38^th	74	48.6%
2024	36.81	51^st	74	31.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	53.33	5^th	12	58.3%
2021	56.80	5^th	15	66.7%
2022	67.45	6^th	15	60.0%
2023	70.25	4^th	13	69.2%
2024	15.73	16^th	18	11.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	43.14	17^th	30	43.3%
2019	46.89	14^th	33	57.6%
2021	74.29	4^th	30	86.7%
2023	32.62	25^th	32	21.9%
2024	25.28	29^th	35	17.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	64.79	9^th	47	80.9%
2019	42.74	38^th	57	33.3%
2021	54.39	25^th	54	53.7%
2022	44.89	30^th	51	41.2%
2023	40.74	35^th	53	34.0%
2024	38.16	42^nd	61	31.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	71.60	13^th	56	76.8%
2019	52.59	33^rd	63	47.6%
2021	69.82	13^th	63	79.4%
2022	57.72	27^th	64	57.8%
2023	53.10	30^th	63	52.4%
2024	41.75	39^th	64	39.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.94	25^th	38	34.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	81.17	5^th	53	90.6%
2019	58.50	25^th	66	62.1%
2021	58.06	26^th	63	58.7%
2022	43.23	41^st	66	37.9%
2023	46.52	36^th	64	43.8%
2024	30.29	52^nd	66	21.2%

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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	49.08	2^nd	3	33.3%
2021	32.88	6^th	10	40.0%
2022	52.69	5^th	11	54.5%
2024	55.48	3^rd	6	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	52.34	12^th	29	58.6%
2019	29.01	27^th	32	15.6%
2021	58.14	12^th	31	61.3%
2022	50.64	16^th	32	50.0%
2023	54.52	16^th	30	46.7%
2024	39.08	22^nd	34	35.3%

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Rank History for White students at Casper Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	79.52	5^th	44	88.6%
2019	59.43	21^st	49	57.1%
2021	67.97	14^th	45	68.9%
2022	52.15	24^th	49	51.0%
2023	48.87	24^th	47	48.9%
2024	39.80	36^th	50	28.0%

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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 Casper Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	81	0	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	93
2002	96	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	103
2003	96	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	103
2004	102	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	115
2005	93	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	102
2006	86	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	94
2007	108	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	120
2008	140	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	154
2009	159	4	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	176
2010	185	5	7	11	2	0	0	210
2011	221	5	7	10	2	0	0	245
2012	262	6	4	17	2	0	0	291
2013	333	9	5	28	4	0	3	382
2014	323	7	1	22	4	0	3	360
2015	325	9	2	31	3	0	4	374
2016	344	3	5	38	0	0	3	393
2017	312	3	6	37	0	0	6	364
2018	287	6	9	44	2	0	5	353
2019	349	3	8	55	6	2	20	443
2020	373	2	8	59	5	2	17	466
2021	352	3	7	45	3	1	23	434
2022	344	2	5	75	3	0	18	447
2023	349	5	6	79	5	0	22	466

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 Casper Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	93	8.8	10.6	29
2002	103	6.6	15.6	13.6
2003	103	6.6	15.6	13.6
2004	115	6.4	18.0	23.5
2005	102	7.3	14.0	22.5
2006	94	7.8	12.1	28.7
2007	120	8.4	14.3	27.5
2008	154	8.7	17.7	20.8
2009	176	10.8	16.3	18.2
2010	210	10.7	19.4	23.3
2011	245	n/a	n/a	22
2012	291	17.2	16.9	25.4
2013	382	n/a	n/a	28
2014	360	25.3	14.2	25
2015	374	24.0	15.5	27.3
2016	393	27.0	14.5	26.2
2017	364	25.0	14.5	32.1
2018	353	24.6	14.3	28.3
2019	443	27.9	15.8	37.9
2020	466	29.1	16.0	37.1
2021	434	30.0	14.4	33.6
2022	447	29.6	15.0	39.1
2023	466	31.6	14.7	41

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 Casper Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	93	8.8	10.6	29
2002	103	6.6	15.6	13.6
2003	103	6.6	15.6	13.6
2004	115	6.4	18.0	23.5
2005	102	7.3	14.0	22.5
2006	94	7.8	12.1	28.7
2007	120	8.4	14.3	27.5
2008	154	8.7	17.7	20.8
2009	176	10.8	16.3	18.2
2010	210	10.7	19.4	23.3
2011	245	n/a	n/a	22
2012	291	17.2	16.9	25.4
2013	382	n/a	n/a	28
2014	360	25.3	14.2	25
2015	374	24.0	15.5	27.3
2016	393	27.0	14.5	26.2
2017	364	25.0	14.5	32.1
2018	353	24.6	14.3	28.3
2019	443	27.9	15.8	37.9
2020	466	29.1	16.0	37.1
2021	434	30.0	14.4	33.6
2022	447	29.6	15.0	39.1
2023	466	31.6	14.7	41

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 Casper Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$560 (4.0%)	$13,518 (96.0%)	$14,078
2020	$650 (4.5%)	$13,952 (95.5%)	$14,603
2021	$1,769 (10.0%)	$15,833 (90.0%)	$17,602
2022	$1,373 (8.4%)	$14,911 (91.6%)	$16,284
2023	$1,931 (11.5%)	$14,888 (88.5%)	$16,819

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Casper Classical Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 76 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 74 Middle schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Casper Classical Academy)	59.9	61.5	1.6%
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 (Casper Classical Academy)	46.9	43.6	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	47.8	35.6	12.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Casper Classical Academy)	66.2	48.4	17.8%
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 (Casper Classical Academy)	51.4	43.5	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	50.1	34.4	15.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	52	49.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Casper Classical Academy)	66.9	67.6	0.7%
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 (Casper Classical Academy)	54.9	56.8	1.9%
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 (Casper Classical Academy)	60.3	57.5	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)	47.8	48	0.2%
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	443	466	5.2%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	55	79	43.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	349	349
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	41%	3.1%

Schools Near Casper Classical Academy

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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 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th 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
Casper Classical Academy	Public	6-9	900 South Beverly	Casper	82601	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-3160	466	32	14.7	41.0%	349 (74.9%)	5 (1.1%)	79 (17.0%)	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	36.8	51^st of 74 public middle schools	31.1%		50.3	38^th of 74 public middle schools	48.6%	13	53.9	56.8	48.7	35.0	51.9	42.7	40.5	$16,819	$1,931	$14,888
Dean Morgan Middle School	Public	6-8	1440 South Elm	Casper	82601	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-2500	711	52	13.5	55.6%	503 (70.7%)	13 (1.8%)	136 (19.1%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.2%)	16.8	68^th of 74 public middle schools	8.1%		11.6	70^th of 74 public middle schools	5.4%	2	42.7	32.7	41.3	38.1	36.6	31.5	37.7	$16,349	$2,038	$14,310
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1421 Waterford	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-2900	796	54	14.6	30.9%	631 (79.3%)	12 (1.5%)	111 (13.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	37.4	50^th of 74 public middle schools	32.4%		32.5	56^th of 74 public middle schools	24.3%	6	51.4	56.9	56.0	40.7	38.5	39.1	48.0	$16,072	$1,938	$14,134
C Y Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Cyclone Drive	Casper	82604	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-2700	795	53	15.0	28.3%	677 (85.2%)	4 (0.5%)	77 (9.7%)	7 (0.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.6%)	56.4	31^st of 74 public middle schools	58.1%		48	39^th of 74 public middle schools	47.3%	8	58.8	61.1	65.5	43.0	48.7	61.9	48.4	$16,378	$1,940	$14,438

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