Centennial Middle School

Centennial Middle School is a public middle school in Casper, Wyoming, serving 767 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 36 out of 43 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Centennial Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 45-65 out of 72-77 schools.

Centennial Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 52.5% to 62.1% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.1% to 61.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 37.9% to 43%, compared to the state averages of 50.2% to 50.1%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for female students, Hispanic students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Centennial Middle School's performance is significantly lower than that of the nearby C.Y. Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top half of Wyoming middle schools and outperforms Centennial across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Centennial Middle School's ranking and performance on test scores have generally declined over the past several years, suggesting a need for the school and district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and address equity concerns.