The Wright Place

Summary:

The Wright Place is a small middle school in Sheridan, Wyoming, serving 20 students in grades 6-8. While it is part of the highly-ranked Sheridan County School District #2, The Wright Place consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests.

The Wright Place's small size may allow for more personalized attention, but it also has lower test scores, a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Sheridan Junior High School. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Wyoming middle schools, suggesting a need for improvement in academic performance. The school's higher poverty rates and smaller student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its lower academic outcomes.

However, The Wright Place's small size and personalized environment could also present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The school could explore ways to align its curriculum and instructional practices with the higher-performing Tongue River Middle School and Big Horn Middle School in the Sheridan County School District #1.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 500 Lewis Street
       Sheridan, WY  82801


(307) 673-8730

District: Sheridan County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 74 Wyoming Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,697 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Hispanic:
25.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Wright Place ranks worse than 50% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (25%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Wright Place is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Wright Place is $23,697.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Wright Place:

SchoolDigger ranks The Wright Place 37th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See The Wright Place in the ranking list.)

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Sheridan County School District #2:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan County School District #2 5th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Wright Place

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Rank History for all students at The Wright Place

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.74 46th 61 24.6%
2005 15.24 62nd 68 8.8%
2006 18.16 61st 68 10.3%
2007 16.19 65th 72 9.7%
2009 46.77 45th 75 40.0%
2010 32.13 58th 75 22.7%
2011 32.11 58th 72 19.4%
2014 35.91 60th 77 22.1%
2015 29.99 59th 74 20.3%
2016 19.00 66th 73 9.6%
2017 25.22 62nd 72 13.9%
2021 32.60 55th 76 27.6%
2022 15.68 69th 76 9.2%
2024 49.03 37th 74 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at The Wright Place

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.63 28th 50 44.0%
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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.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Wright Place

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2000 5 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2001 14 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 16
2002 17 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2003 17 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2004 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2005 15 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2006 17 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2007 12 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2008 13 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2009 20 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2010 15 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16
2011 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2012 15 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 17
2013 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11
2014 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10
2015 16 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 20
2016 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
2017 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2018 14 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 18
2019 14 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 17
2020 14 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 17
2021 11 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 15
2022 9 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 12
2023 14 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 20

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 The Wright Place

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 0 0.2 0.0 n/a
2000 7 2.3 3.0 57.1
2001 16 2.1 7.6 81.3
2002 18 2.4 7.5 66.7
2003 18 2.4 7.5 66.7
2004 17 2.8 6.1 58.8
2005 17 2.7 6.3 58.8
2006 18 2.4 7.5 44.4
2007 13 2.2 5.9 53.8
2008 14 2.7 5.2 57.1
2009 22 2.5 8.6 63.6
2010 16 2.4 6.2 75
2011 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2012 17 3.9 4.3 76.5
2013 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2014 10 2.7 3.6 70
2015 20 3.0 6.6 60
2016 20 3.0 6.6 65
2017 19 3.3 5.6 84.2
2018 18 2.5 7.2 83.3
2019 17 2.2 7.7 76.5
2020 17 2.2 7.7 47.1
2021 15 2.1 7.1 66.7
2022 12 2.1 5.7 33.3
2023 20 2.1 9.5 40

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 The Wright Place

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 0 0.2 0.0 n/a
2000 7 2.3 3.0 57.1
2001 16 2.1 7.6 81.3
2002 18 2.4 7.5 66.7
2003 18 2.4 7.5 66.7
2004 17 2.8 6.1 58.8
2005 17 2.7 6.3 58.8
2006 18 2.4 7.5 44.4
2007 13 2.2 5.9 53.8
2008 14 2.7 5.2 57.1
2009 22 2.5 8.6 63.6
2010 16 2.4 6.2 75
2011 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2012 17 3.9 4.3 76.5
2013 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2014 10 2.7 3.6 70
2015 20 3.0 6.6 60
2016 20 3.0 6.6 65
2017 19 3.3 5.6 84.2
2018 18 2.5 7.2 83.3
2019 17 2.2 7.7 76.5
2020 17 2.2 7.7 47.1
2021 15 2.1 7.1 66.7
2022 12 2.1 5.7 33.3
2023 20 2.1 9.5 40

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 The Wright Place

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,994 (9.9%) $18,151 (90.1%) $20,145
2020 $1,885 (10.1%) $16,818 (89.9%) $18,703
2021 $2,827 (13.1%) $18,781 (86.9%) $21,607
2022 $3,382 (10.7%) $28,079 (89.3%) $31,461
2023 $2,899 (12.2%) $20,798 (87.8%) $23,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Wright Place

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1720
 17.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White1414
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%40%
 36.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Wright Place

In the 2022-23 school year, 20 students attended The Wright Place.

Students at The Wright Place are 70% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

The Wright Place ranks 37th of 74 Wyoming middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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