Serving 6 students in grades 7-8, Desert Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desert Middle School's student population of 6 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2015
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
The diversity score of Desert Middle School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Desert Middle School?
6 students attend Desert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Desert Middle School students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Middle School?
Desert Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Desert Middle School offer ?
Desert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Middle School part of?
Desert Middle School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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