At a glance
Reported students
746
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
181
Rock Springs Junior High: 746 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
15.5:1 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
- 798
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Rock Springs Junior High
Rock Springs Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Rock Springs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sweetwater County School District #1. NCES reports 746 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (66.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.5%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rock Springs Junior High
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.2%
- Hispanic27.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Sweetwater County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
547 reported students
Eastside Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
541 reported students
Farson-Eden Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
39 reported students
Desert Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
8 reported students
Stagecoach Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
394 reported students
Sage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
352 reported students
Public schools near Rock Springs Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte High School High · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 09–12 | 103 | 0.9 mi |
| Sage Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 352 | 0.9 mi |
| Stagecoach Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 394 | 1 mi |
| Pilot Butte Elementary Middle · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 04–06 | 547 | 1 mi |
| Eastside Elementary Middle · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 04–06 | 541 | 2.1 mi |
| Walnut Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 195 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs Junior High
What grades does Rock Springs Junior High serve?
Rock Springs Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sweetwater County School District #1.
How many students attend Rock Springs Junior High?
Rock Springs Junior High reported 746 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 798 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rock Springs Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 746 students and 48.2 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 Rock Springs Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rock Springs Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rock Springs Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% 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 Rock Springs Junior High in?
Rock Springs Junior High is part of Sweetwater County School District #1, based in Rock Springs, WY, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rock Springs Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black Butte High School (0.9 mi), Sage Elementary (0.9 mi), Stagecoach Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.