Enrollment
206
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upton, WY
Upton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Upton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560609000342
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Upton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Upton Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upton, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #7 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560609000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+261% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upton Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upton Middle School
Upton Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Upton, Wyoming, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Wyoming schools and 261% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Wyoming average.
With 206 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Weston County School District #7 spends $13,854 per pupil, 38% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weston County School District #7 also operates Upton Elementary (574 students) and Upton High School (79 students) alongside Upton Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Upton Middle School compares
Upton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.2:1 | ▲ 261% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 79% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41.2:1
students per teacher
- 261% above state mean
Top 99% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Upton Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston County School District #7, which includes Upton Middle School.
$13,854
Per student
-38%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 71.3%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Upton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 71.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Upton Middle School
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has 206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upton Middle School is 41.2:1, which is 261% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 162% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upton Middle School?
5.7% of students at Upton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Upton Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Upton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upton Middle School rank among public schools in Upton?
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upton, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Upton on the city page.
Is Upton Middle School a good school?
Upton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Weston County School District #7?
Besides Upton Middle School, Weston County School District #7 also operates Upton Elementary (574 students) and Upton High School (79 students). See the Weston County School District #7 district page for the complete list.
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