Enrollment
8
Middle
DISTRICT 376 · STATE 319
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SWEETWATER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560530200523
Desert Middle School
235 Bugas Street, Wamsutter, WY 82336 · (307) 324-7811 · Sweetwater County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 4 | 50% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 50% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Desert Middle School ranks
Among middle schoolsRanked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
+3 (+60%) vs 2020
-80% since 1990-91, when it was 41
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 1 | 8.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1 | 6.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 5.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 6 | 0.9 | 6.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | 55% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 33% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | 38% (14) |
| 1990-91 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Desert Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 33% (6 to 8); teachers up 13% (0.9 to 1).
About Desert Middle School
Desert Middle School is a very small middle school that serves part of Wamsutter, Wyoming. The school teaches grades 7 through 8 and enrolls 8 students. It has 97% fewer students than the average for middle schools in Wyoming (about 319).
Enrollment across the 15 schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 totals 4,789 students.
About 50% of students at Desert Middle School are White, the largest single group. The school is also 50% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 81%.
Its ratio of 8.2:1 is based on 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Wyoming average 12.3:1.
Looking at the county, Sweetwater County, median household income comes to about $75,034, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. The county's public schools total 26, with about 7,075 students.
Desert Middle School's closest public school neighbor is Desert Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Desert Middle School had 5 students in 2020-21 and 8 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans.
People who know Desert Middle School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Sweetwater County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,542
Census ACS
Median income
$75,034
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,075 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sweetwater County School District #1
- Rock Springs High SchoolHigh · 1,393 students
- Rock Springs Junior HighMiddle · 746 students
- Pilot Butte ElementaryMiddle · 547 students
- Eastside ElementaryMiddle · 541 students
- Stagecoach ElementaryElementary · 394 students
- Sage ElementaryElementary · 352 students
Nearby schools
- Desert Elementary0.0 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About Desert Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Desert Middle School?
Desert Middle School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades 07-08.
Is Desert Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Desert Middle School is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Desert Middle School is approximately 8.2:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Desert Middle School?
At Desert Middle School, the student body is approximately 50% White, 50% Hispanic.
Is Desert Middle School public or private?
Desert Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sweetwater County School District #1.
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