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Rawlins Middle School

1001 East Brooks Street, Rawlins, WY 82301Carbon County School District #1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
332
Students
Total enrolled
$22,077
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 54% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 332 students in grades 06–08 in Rawlins, Wyoming.
54% above average funding
District spends $22,077 per pupil, 54% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rawlins Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Rawlins, Wyoming, serving grades 06–08 with 332 students. The district invests $22,077 per student — 54% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Rawlins Middle School

332
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 159 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 133 students
Student Composition
54%
42%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 560103000028

Academic Outcomes at Rawlins Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 82301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,077Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,077
State avg
$24,788
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,714
Student Support$4,195
Administration$2,649
Operations$3,312
Other$2,208
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,077 spent per student, an estimated $9,780 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
52%
State government
32.5%
Local (property tax)
51.8%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,077/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rawlins Elementary
↓
High School
Rawlins High SchoolVictory High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCarbon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCarbon County School District #1 →
Phone: (307)328-9201
NCES ID: 560103000028
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rawlins seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Carbon County School District #1
Elem
Rawlins Elementary
646 students · PK–05
● 50 opp39% FRL
High
Rawlins High School
422 students · 09–12
● 50 opp32% FRL
Other
Little Snake River Valley School
187 students · KG–12
● 50 opp34% FRL
High
Victory High School
56 students · 09–12
● 50 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1001 East Brooks Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.