Serving 836 students in grades 7-8, Carey Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carey Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carey Junior High School's student population of 836 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carey Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carey Junior High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carey Junior High School's ranking?
Carey Junior High School is ranked #223 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Carey Junior High School often compared to?
Carey Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccormick Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Carey Junior High School?
836 students attend Carey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carey Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carey Junior High School?
Carey Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carey Junior High School offer ?
Carey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carey Junior High School part of?
Carey Junior High School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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