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Clear Creek Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
11th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 77 Wyoming Middle Schools
Better than 86% of Wyoming middle schools
Summary

Clear Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving 259 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school is part of the Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked 19 out of 43 districts in the state.

Clear Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Wyoming, with students scoring above the state and district averages on standardized tests. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 72.2% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.5% in the district and 58.8% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, white students, and students with special education needs.

Clear Creek Middle School's success can be attributed to its effective teaching practices, robust curriculum, and supportive learning environment. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average likely contribute to its academic excellence and ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students. Overall, Clear Creek Middle School stands out as a model for other middle schools in Wyoming, with a track record of consistent academic achievement and a focus on equity and inclusion.

240
Students ?
10.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,295
Per pupil spending ?
37.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 361 West Gatchell
       Buffalo, WY  82834

(307) 684-5594

District: Johnson County School District #1


Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Buffalo High School

Feeder schools for Clear Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Cloud Peak Elementary
    Meadowlark Elementary
Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (67% vs 54% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 14% of Wyoming middle schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school67%
District avg67%
Wyoming avg54%
11th of 77
Wyoming public middle schools ?
Top 14%▲ up 6 pts since 2015
From top 20% (2015) to top 14% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Wyoming Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
19th of 43Johnson County School District #1 among Wyoming districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202577.811 of 7785.7%★★★★☆
202478.38 of 7489.2%★★★★★
202370.217 of 7477.0%★★★★☆
202279.39 of 7688.2%★★★★☆
202172.215 of 7680.3%★★★★☆
201968.518 of 7676.3%★★★★☆
201859.626 of 6560.0%★★★☆☆
201762.225 of 7265.3%★★★☆☆
201663.824 of 7367.1%★★★★☆
201570.815 of 7479.7%★★★★☆
201449.444 of 7742.9%★★☆☆☆
201339.156 of 7121.1%★☆☆☆☆
201246.643 of 7139.4%★★☆☆☆
201165.424 of 7266.7%★★★☆☆
201057.233 of 7556.0%★★★☆☆
200950.740 of 7546.7%★★★☆☆
200862.726 of 6962.3%★★★☆☆
200769.616 of 7277.8%★★★★☆
200650.035 of 6848.5%★★★☆☆
200536.451 of 6825.0%★☆☆☆☆
200449.629 of 6152.5%★★★☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202278.35 of 3886.8%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202582.88 of 6487.5%★★★★☆
202487.75 of 6492.2%★★★★★
202375.49 of 6385.7%★★★★☆
202285.54 of 6493.8%★★★★★
202177.47 of 6388.9%★★★★★
201973.511 of 6382.5%★★★★☆
201858.525 of 5655.4%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202563.511 of 3568.6%★★★★☆
202474.25 of 3485.3%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202562.920 of 6267.7%★★★★☆
202457.719 of 6168.9%★★★★☆
202360.417 of 5367.9%★★★★☆
202271.410 of 5180.4%★★★★☆
202169.612 of 5477.8%★★★★☆
201966.316 of 5771.9%★★★★☆
201858.916 of 4766.0%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202563.620 of 6569.2%★★★★☆
202462.718 of 6672.7%★★★★☆
202365.219 of 6470.3%★★★★☆
202274.711 of 6683.3%★★★★☆
202167.319 of 6369.8%★★★★☆
201965.319 of 6671.2%★★★★☆
201860.725 of 5352.8%★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202546.89 of 1747.1%★★★☆☆
202441.011 of 1838.9%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202568.15 of 3987.2%★★★★☆
202486.14 of 3588.6%★★★★★
202296.01 of 1291.7%★★★★★
202163.110 of 3066.7%★★★☆☆
201925.027 of 3318.2%★☆☆☆☆
201850.312 of 3060.0%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWyoming percentileRating
202581.68 of 4682.6%★★★★☆
202482.86 of 5088.0%★★★★☆
202374.110 of 4778.7%★★★★☆
202281.16 of 4987.8%★★★★☆
202173.18 of 4582.2%★★★★☆
201964.214 of 4971.4%★★★★☆
201859.920 of 4454.5%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2025)88th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)87th percentile~ school
Disabled (2022)87th percentile~ school
White (2025)83rd percentile-3 vs school
Male (2025)69th percentile-16 vs school
Hispanic (2025)69th percentile-17 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile-18 vs school
Multi-racial (2025)47th percentile-39 vs school
By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts69%+10 vs state
Science67%+17 vs state
Mathematics66%+16 vs state

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Students at Clear Creek Middle School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Clear Creek Middle School ranks 11th of 77 Wyoming middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 240 students attended Clear Creek Middle School.

Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Buffalo High School


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