Serving 216 students in grades 6-8, Lusk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lusk Middle School's student population of 216 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lusk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lusk Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
77%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lusk Middle School's ranking?
Lusk Middle School is ranked #220 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
216 students attend Lusk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lusk Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lusk Middle School offer ?
Lusk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lusk Middle School part of?
Lusk Middle School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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