Serving 268 students in grades 7-12, Moorcroft Secondary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥90%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorcroft Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Moorcroft Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 78%.
How many students attend Moorcroft Secondary School?
268 students attend Moorcroft Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Moorcroft Secondary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorcroft Secondary School?
Moorcroft Secondary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moorcroft Secondary School offer ?
Moorcroft Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Moorcroft Secondary School part of?
Moorcroft Secondary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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