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Star Valley Middle School

Grades 07–08 · Middle · Afton, WY · NCES 560406000203

At a glance

Reported students

428

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wyoming middle enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

344

Star Valley Middle School: 428 reported students.

State peer staffing position

97th percentile

15.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
506
Teachers (FTE)
23.6
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1

What the reported data says about Star Valley Middle School

Star Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Afton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Lincoln County School District #2. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.

Among 59 middle schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 270 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Wyoming median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Star Valley Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.4%
Students with disabilities
14.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
34.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White91.6%
  • Hispanic5.6%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial0.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Star Valley Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Star Valley High School

High · Lincoln County School District #2

09–128460.8 mi
Afton Elementary

Elementary · Lincoln County School District #2

PK–034191.5 mi
Swift Creek High School

High · Lincoln County School District #2

09–12721.9 mi
Osmond Elementary

Middle · Lincoln County School District #2

04–063495.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Star Valley Middle School

What grades does Star Valley Middle School serve?

Star Valley Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lincoln County School District #2.

How many students attend Star Valley Middle School?

Star Valley Middle School reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Star Valley Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 428 students and 27.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Star Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Star Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln County School District #2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Star Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

34.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Star Valley Middle School in?

Star Valley Middle School is part of Lincoln County School District #2, based in Afton, WY, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Star Valley Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Star Valley High School (0.8 mi), Afton Elementary (1.5 mi), Swift Creek High School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.