Is Powell Middle School a good school?

Yes. Powell Middle School ranks in the top 8.1% of Wyoming middle schools.

How many students attend Powell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Powell Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Powell Middle School?

Students at Powell Middle School are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Powell Middle School attend?

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

Powell Middle School

Summary:

Powell Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school is part of the Park County School District #1, which is ranked 3rd out of 42 districts in Wyoming and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Powell Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Wyoming, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 12th out of 74 middle schools. The school's performance on the WY-TOPP assessments is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school excels in serving various student subgroups, often placing in the top 10 or top 5 in the state for its performance with male students, white students, multi-racial students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Lovell Middle School and Rocky Mountain Middle School are nearby, the differences in performance between these schools and Powell Middle School are not as stark as one might expect. This suggests that the nearby schools may also be providing a solid educational experience, albeit not at the same level as Powell Middle School. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, and its focus on equity and ensuring all students have access to a quality education is commendable.

Detail:

Public 6-8

369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435

(307) 764-6185

District: Park County School District # 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,106

Students who attend Powell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Powell High School

Feeder schools for Powell Middle School:

Elementary:	Clark Elementary
	Parkside Elementary
	Southside Elementary
	Westside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 397

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Powell Middle School ranks better than 91.9% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Powell Middle School employs 30.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell Middle School is $17,106.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell Middle School 6^th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Powell Middle School 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:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Park County School District # 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Park County School District # 1 3^rd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	67.07	18^th	61	70.5%
2005	88.96	3^rd	68	95.6%
2006	73.62	9^th	68	86.8%
2007	79.96	5^th	72	93.1%
2008	73.24	12^th	69	82.6%
2009	68.65	17^th	75	77.3%
2010	80.65	6^th	75	92.0%
2011	71.62	13^th	72	81.9%
2012	69.97	19^th	71	73.2%
2013	60.93	26^th	71	63.4%
2014	81.34	7^th	77	90.9%
2015	75.69	11^th	74	85.1%
2016	66.44	21^st	73	71.2%
2017	72.78	10^th	72	86.1%
2018	66.79	19^th	65	70.8%
2019	85.98	7^th	76	90.8%
2021	84.57	7^th	76	90.8%
2022	81.75	7^th	76	90.8%
2023	74.23	12^th	74	83.8%
2024	83.22	6^th	74	91.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.45	4^th	15	73.3%
2024	77.08	2^nd	18	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	53.09	11^th	30	63.3%
2019	66.30	7^th	33	78.8%
2021	74.93	3^rd	30	90.0%
2022	56.73	2^nd	12	83.3%
2023	62.48	7^th	32	78.1%
2024	77.75	7^th	35	80.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	61.69	13^th	47	72.3%
2019	89.47	4^th	57	93.0%
2021	80.29	7^th	54	87.0%
2022	82.28	3^rd	51	94.1%
2023	62.89	14^th	53	73.6%
2024	85.79	3^rd	61	95.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	72.70	10^th	56	82.1%
2019	84.74	3^rd	63	95.2%
2021	87.57	2^nd	63	96.8%
2022	74.35	9^th	64	85.9%
2023	68.62	18^th	63	71.4%
2024	79.17	8^th	64	87.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.18	9^th	38	76.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	61.78	23^rd	53	56.6%
2019	87.11	5^th	66	92.4%
2021	78.26	9^th	63	85.7%
2022	88.05	3^rd	66	95.5%
2023	79.25	6^th	64	90.6%
2024	86.50	6^th	66	90.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	45.39	15^th	29	48.3%
2019	90.59	2^nd	32	93.8%
2021	79.07	3^rd	31	90.3%
2022	56.92	12^th	32	62.5%
2023	63.32	8^th	30	73.3%
2024	66.73	7^th	34	79.4%

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Rank History for White students at Powell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	67.03	13^th	44	70.5%
2019	88.14	1^st	49	98.0%
2021	85.81	3^rd	45	93.3%
2022	84.42	4^th	49	91.8%
2023	75.06	8^th	47	83.0%
2024	87.11	3^rd	50	94.0%

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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 Powell 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	395	395
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	397	397
1991	403	0	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1992	460	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1993	408	0	4	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	453
1994	437	0	6	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
1995	434	0	4	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1996	434	0	4	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1997	426	0	4	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1998	413	2	5	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1999	401	0	4	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2000	384	1	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2001	365	0	2	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	404
2002	376	1	1	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	415
2003	376	1	1	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	415
2004	366	2	2	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	337	2	2	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	384
2006	322	3	2	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	371
2007	308	1	0	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2008	322	1	0	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	314	1	3	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
2010	307	1	1	47	2	0	7	0	365
2011	315	1	1	40	0	2	6	0	365
2012	315	1	3	41	0	0	7	0	367
2013	324	1	2	42	1	0	9	0	379
2014	322	1	3	48	1	0	6	0	381
2015	356	0	1	54	0	0	8	0	419
2016	360	2	1	61	0	0	10	0	434
2017	352	4	0	61	1	0	13	0	431
2018	367	6	1	53	1	0	14	0	442
2019	380	5	3	55	2	0	14	0	459
2020	350	2	2	51	1	0	15	0	421
2021	342	2	2	47	1	0	17	0	411
2022	357	0	0	46	1	0	17	0	421
2023	352	0	2	50	0	0	15	0	419
2024	320	0	2	58	0	0	17	0	397

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 Powell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	397	28.0	14.1	n/a
1991	434	28.0	15.5	17.1
1992	497	30.7	16.1	6
1993	453	28.0	16.2	17.2
1994	476	28.0	17.0	21.6
1995	475	29.1	16.3	16.2
1996	475	29.1	16.3	16.2
1997	476	29.5	16.1	20.2
1998	469	30.0	15.6	17.1
1999	452	30.0	15.1	37.4
2000	432	30.6	14.1	31
2001	404	29.9	13.5	58.4
2002	415	28.7	14.5	36.6
2003	415	28.7	14.5	36.6
2004	403	29.6	13.6	30.5
2005	384	29.4	13.1	38.3
2006	371	28.8	12.9	40.7
2007	360	27.8	12.9	36.7
2008	375	27.4	13.7	33.9
2009	361	27.1	13.3	35.2
2010	365	26.1	13.4	36.2
2011	365	n/a	n/a	40.3
2012	367	27.3	13.4	32.2
2013	379	n/a	n/a	35.1
2014	381	29.2	13.0	35.4
2015	419	30.0	13.9	34.4
2016	434	30.0	14.4	35.3
2017	431	31.7	13.5	40.8
2018	442	31.5	14.0	38
2019	459	31.8	14.4	38.8
2020	421	31.2	13.4	39.4
2021	411	30.5	13.4	37.7
2022	421	31.2	13.4	33.3
2023	419	30.7	13.6	37.7
2024	397	30.3	13.0	41.8

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 Powell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	397	28.0	14.1	n/a
1991	434	28.0	15.5	17.1
1992	497	30.7	16.1	6
1993	453	28.0	16.2	17.2
1994	476	28.0	17.0	21.6
1995	475	29.1	16.3	16.2
1996	475	29.1	16.3	16.2
1997	476	29.5	16.1	20.2
1998	469	30.0	15.6	17.1
1999	452	30.0	15.1	37.4
2000	432	30.6	14.1	31
2001	404	29.9	13.5	58.4
2002	415	28.7	14.5	36.6
2003	415	28.7	14.5	36.6
2004	403	29.6	13.6	30.5
2005	384	29.4	13.1	38.3
2006	371	28.8	12.9	40.7
2007	360	27.8	12.9	36.7
2008	375	27.4	13.7	33.9
2009	361	27.1	13.3	35.2
2010	365	26.1	13.4	36.2
2011	365	n/a	n/a	40.3
2012	367	27.3	13.4	32.2
2013	379	n/a	n/a	35.1
2014	381	29.2	13.0	35.4
2015	419	30.0	13.9	34.4
2016	434	30.0	14.4	35.3
2017	431	31.7	13.5	40.8
2018	442	31.5	14.0	38
2019	459	31.8	14.4	38.8
2020	421	31.2	13.4	39.4
2021	411	30.5	13.4	37.7
2022	421	31.2	13.4	33.3
2023	419	30.7	13.6	37.7
2024	397	30.3	13.0	41.8

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 Powell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$518 (3.6%)	$13,992 (96.4%)	$14,510
2020	$648 (4.2%)	$14,692 (95.8%)	$15,340
2021	$1,638 (10.0%)	$14,783 (90.0%)	$16,421
2022	$1,890 (11.4%)	$14,652 (88.6%)	$16,542
2023	$2,002 (11.7%)	$15,104 (88.3%)	$17,106

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell 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 7^th of 76 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 74 Middle schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	77.9	80.9	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park County School District # 1)	77.9	80.9	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.8	59.8	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	77.9	75.6	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Park County School District # 1)	77.9	75.6	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	74.7	51.1	23.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Park County School District # 1)	74.7	51.1	23.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	58.6	54.4	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	70.3	55.9	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Park County School District # 1)	70.3	55.9	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	52	49.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Middle School)	72.7	70.6	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Park County School District # 1)	72.7	70.6	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.7	59.8	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Powell Middle School)	79.7	75.7	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Park County School District # 1)	79.7	75.7	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	54.5	49.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Powell Middle School)	62.2	57.4	4.8%
8th Grade Science (Park County School District # 1)	62.2	57.4	4.8%
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	459	419	8.7%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	55	50	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	380	352	7.4%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	37.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Powell Middle School

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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
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	369 East 3rd Street	Powell	82435	Park County	Park County School District # 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 764-6185	397	30	13.0	41.8%	320 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (14.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	83.2	6^th of 74 public middle schools	91.9%		74.2	12^th of 74 public middle schools	83.8%	6	86.6	72.3	65.4	74.0	72.7	61.0	56.6	$17,106	$2,002	$15,104
Rocky Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	404 South 3rd East	Cowley	82420	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 548-2723	251	15	17.0	38.6%	205 (81.7%)	3 (1.2%)	29 (11.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	35	52^nd of 74 public middle schools	29.7%		35.9	54^th of 74 public middle schools	27.0%	2	57.8	51.5	62.8	32.9	27.9	37.2	43.6	$15,774	$1,351	$14,423
Lovell Middle School	Public	6-8	325 West 9th	Lovell	82431	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 548-6553	186	14	13.4	51.1%	157 (84.4%)	3 (1.6%)	18 (9.7%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	65	21^st of 74 public middle schools	71.6%		69.5	21^st of 74 public middle schools	71.6%		66.0	53.4	61.5	64.0	54.8	67.3	50.0	$17,050	$1,120	$15,930

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