1. Home
  2. Wyoming
  3. Wheatland
  4. Platte County School District #1
  5. Wheatland Middle School

Wheatland Middle School

Summary:

Wheatland Middle School is a public middle school in Wheatland, Wyoming, serving 185 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Platte County School District #1. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 19th out of 77 Wyoming middle schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 60th out of 74 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Wheatland Middle School has generally performed below the state averages in WY-TOPP assessments, with proficiency rates in 6th grade ELA and math at 39.4% and 29.2% respectively, compared to state averages of 58.6% and 52.7%. However, the school has shown some strengths, such as its 8th grade ELA proficiency rate of 60%, matching the Platte County School District #1 average and exceeding the state average of 56.9%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its male students performing relatively well but its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students struggling.

In comparison, the nearby Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High, part of the Platte County School District #2, is a much smaller school with only 28 students. Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High has consistently ranked lower than Wheatland Middle School and has generally performed worse academically, with lower proficiency rates across all grade levels. However, Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High has a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a much lower student-teacher ratio, despite its higher per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2600 West Mariposa Parkway
       Wheatland, WY  82201

(307) 322-1518

District: Platte County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,883 Help


Students who attend Wheatland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wheatland High School

Feeder schools for Wheatland Middle School:

Elementary:    Libbey Elementary
    West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


 See top rated Wyoming middle schools

 Compare Wheatland Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Wheatland Middle School ranks worse than 81.1% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.27. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheatland Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
Help
Compare Wheatland Middle School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheatland Middle School is $19,883.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wheatland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheatland Middle School 60th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Wheatland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:




What do you think?

Your rating for Wheatland Middle School?

Rank History for Wheatland Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.17 32nd 61 47.5%
2005 45.37 39th 68 42.6%
2006 41.82 45th 68 33.8%
2007 43.47 48th 72 33.3%
2008 44.52 38th 69 44.9%
2009 56.87 29th 75 61.3%
2010 57.25 32nd 75 57.3%
2011 56.90 36th 72 50.0%
2012 57.07 29th 71 59.2%
2013 57.10 33rd 71 53.5%
2014 66.26 19th 77 75.3%
2015 40.71 50th 74 32.4%
2016 40.24 49th 73 32.9%
2017 28.86 59th 72 18.1%
2018 47.52 37th 65 43.1%
2019 32.67 61st 76 19.7%
2021 41.94 47th 76 38.2%
2022 56.30 36th 76 52.6%
2023 46.88 41st 74 44.6%
2024 29.27 60th 74 18.9%
See the entire list of Wyoming Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.71 14th 30 53.3%
2021 45.21 18th 30 40.0%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 33rd 47 29.8%
2019 20.81 52nd 57 8.8%
2021 43.39 32nd 54 40.7%
2022 63.80 13th 51 74.5%
2023 35.30 41st 53 22.6%
2024 27.98 52nd 61 14.8%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.01 31st 56 44.6%
2019 43.96 41st 63 34.9%
2021 51.67 30th 63 52.4%
2022 52.92 29th 64 54.7%
2023 54.85 28th 63 55.6%
2024 40.96 40th 64 37.5%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.70 8th 38 78.9%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.91 38th 53 28.3%
2019 29.08 51st 66 22.7%
2021 37.13 42nd 63 33.3%
2022 61.98 19th 66 71.2%
2023 36.89 45th 64 29.7%
2024 22.96 58th 66 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.90 17th 29 41.4%
2019 23.13 28th 32 12.5%
2021 59.69 9th 31 71.0%
2022 70.86 7th 32 78.1%
2023 34.01 23rd 30 23.3%
2024 26.59 29th 34 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wheatland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 26th 44 40.9%
2019 28.55 42nd 49 14.3%
2021 35.56 29th 45 35.6%
2022 46.52 30th 49 38.8%
2023 46.77 26th 47 44.7%
2024 23.40 45th 50 10.0%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Wheatland Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Wheatland Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Wheatland Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Wheatland Middle School

Help
Compare
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 233 233
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 199 199
1991 169 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 185 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 194 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 202 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 172 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 172 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 191 0 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 206
1998 204 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 196 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 182 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 167 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 192 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 192 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 256 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 208 0 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 216 1 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2007 191 3 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2008 198 1 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 190 1 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 189 0 1 21 0 0 5 0 216
2011 199 0 0 24 1 0 4 0 228
2012 194 0 1 23 3 0 2 0 223
2013 184 0 1 25 3 0 0 0 213
2014 169 0 1 24 2 0 1 0 197
2015 171 3 0 30 0 0 2 0 206
2016 170 2 1 28 0 0 3 0 204
2017 176 1 1 29 0 0 5 0 212
2018 168 0 2 34 0 0 2 0 206
2019 195 1 3 31 0 0 3 0 233
2020 180 1 3 34 1 0 3 0 222
2021 168 2 4 31 2 0 4 0 211
2022 147 0 3 25 1 0 5 0 181
2023 147 0 3 30 1 0 4 0 185
2024 158 0 1 32 0 0 3 0 194

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 Wheatland Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 233 n/a n/a n/a
1990 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
1991 174 16.0 10.8 15.5
1992 194 16.5 11.7 16.5
1993 208 14.0 14.9 15.9
1994 216 14.0 15.4 13.9
1995 184 14.8 12.4 17.9
1996 184 14.8 12.4 17.9
1997 206 15.5 13.3 5.8
1998 218 16.2 13.5 20.6
1999 208 16.2 12.8 30.3
2000 196 16.2 12.1 25.5
2001 178 16.8 10.6 61.8
2002 209 22.7 9.2 27.3
2003 209 22.7 9.2 27.3
2004 277 23.3 11.9 30.3
2005 236 22.8 10.4 33.9
2006 241 22.6 10.7 28.6
2007 219 22.7 9.6 33.3
2008 221 22.5 9.8 28.1
2009 212 21.2 10.0 25.9
2010 216 21.6 10.1 34.3
2011 228 n/a n/a 32.5
2012 223 23.5 9.4 39
2013 213 n/a n/a 40.4
2014 197 20.5 9.5 41.1
2015 206 20.0 10.3 37.4
2016 204 19.0 10.7 39.7
2017 212 18.3 11.5 40.1
2018 206 19.0 10.8 43.2
2019 233 18.4 12.6 35.2
2020 222 18.5 11.9 37.8
2021 211 17.7 11.9 36
2022 181 14.9 12.1 32.6
2023 185 15.8 11.6 32.4
2024 194 15.1 12.8 40.7

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 Wheatland Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 233 n/a n/a n/a
1990 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
1991 174 16.0 10.8 15.5
1992 194 16.5 11.7 16.5
1993 208 14.0 14.9 15.9
1994 216 14.0 15.4 13.9
1995 184 14.8 12.4 17.9
1996 184 14.8 12.4 17.9
1997 206 15.5 13.3 5.8
1998 218 16.2 13.5 20.6
1999 208 16.2 12.8 30.3
2000 196 16.2 12.1 25.5
2001 178 16.8 10.6 61.8
2002 209 22.7 9.2 27.3
2003 209 22.7 9.2 27.3
2004 277 23.3 11.9 30.3
2005 236 22.8 10.4 33.9
2006 241 22.6 10.7 28.6
2007 219 22.7 9.6 33.3
2008 221 22.5 9.8 28.1
2009 212 21.2 10.0 25.9
2010 216 21.6 10.1 34.3
2011 228 n/a n/a 32.5
2012 223 23.5 9.4 39
2013 213 n/a n/a 40.4
2014 197 20.5 9.5 41.1
2015 206 20.0 10.3 37.4
2016 204 19.0 10.7 39.7
2017 212 18.3 11.5 40.1
2018 206 19.0 10.8 43.2
2019 233 18.4 12.6 35.2
2020 222 18.5 11.9 37.8
2021 211 17.7 11.9 36
2022 181 14.9 12.1 32.6
2023 185 15.8 11.6 32.4
2024 194 15.1 12.8 40.7

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 Wheatland Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $870 (5.3%) $15,496 (94.7%) $16,366
2020 $607 (3.7%) $15,785 (96.3%) $16,391
2021 $2,764 (14.0%) $16,977 (86.0%) $19,741
2022 $2,337 (12.2%) $16,753 (87.8%) $19,090
2023 $2,783 (14.0%) $17,099 (86.0%) $19,883

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheatland 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 61st of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 41st of 74 Middle schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatland Middle School)48.349
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)49.550.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wheatland Middle School)41.638.5
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)44.135.7
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatland Middle School)58.842.6
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)56.842.6
 14.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wheatland Middle School)39.739.3
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)40.539.3
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5249.1
 2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatland Middle School)63.275.4
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)64.175.4
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wheatland Middle School)47.156.5
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)51.356.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (Wheatland Middle School)41.267.2
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Platte County School District #1)44.967.7
 22.8%
   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 Students233185
 20.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic3130
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White195147
 24.6%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%32.4%
 2.8%

Schools Near Wheatland Middle School








Frequently Asked Questions about Wheatland Middle School

Wheatland Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Wyoming middle schools.

Students who attend Wheatland Middle School usually go on to attend Wheatland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Wheatland Middle School.

Students at Wheatland Middle School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


Rate Wheatland Middle School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

WYWyoming Middle School Rankings

WYWyoming District Rankings

Schools in Wheatland, WY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Wheatland Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 31 milliseconds.