Middle Schools in Hot Springs County School District #1

Summary:

Hot Springs County School District #1 in Wyoming is home to a single standout middle school, Thermopolis Middle School. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests.

Thermopolis Middle School has a strong track record of academic excellence, ranking 1st out of 74 middle schools in Wyoming in the 2023-2024 school year and 9th out of 77 in the 2024-2025 school year. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well above the state averages, with 7th-grade ELA proficiency reaching 82.7% compared to the state's 58.8%. Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 39.15%, the school is able to provide a quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

The district's investment in Thermopolis Middle School is evident in the high spending per student of $20,978 and the small student-teacher ratio of 10.7. These resources, combined with the school's effective teaching practices and strong curriculum, contribute to its outstanding academic performance and reputation as a standout institution within Hot Springs County School District #1.

District Detail

415 Springview Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443

(307) 864-6515

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 43 Wyoming districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 584

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2025)				WY-TOPP Mathematics (2025)				WY-TOPP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thermopolis Middle School	Public	5-8	1450 Valleyview Drive	Thermopolis	82443	Hot Springs County	Hot Springs County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 864-6551	186	16	11.9	39.8%	157 (84.4%)	2 (1.1%)	13 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	81.4	9^th of 77 public middle schools	88.3%		94.2	1^st of 74 public middle schools	98.6%	8	65.4	65.9	82.7	75.0	69.2	54.6	71.2	72.5	65.0	$20,978	$2,595	$18,384

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northwest Wyoming BOCES	0.53 mi	1
Wyoming Department of Family Services	23.16 mi	2
Washakie County School District #1	27.66 mi	6	15^th
Fremont County School District #24	28.34 mi	3	38^th
Fremont County School District # 6	36.85 mi	5	28^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.