Serving 745 students in grades 7-8, Rock Springs Junior High 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 51% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Springs Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rock Springs Junior High School's student population of 745 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Rock Springs Junior High 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 Rock Springs Junior High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
64%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Springs Junior High School's ranking?
Rock Springs Junior High School is ranked #196 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rock Springs Junior High School?
745 students attend Rock Springs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rock Springs Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Springs Junior High School?
Rock Springs Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rock Springs Junior High School offer ?
Rock Springs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Springs Junior High School part of?
Rock Springs Junior High School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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