Rocky Mountain Middle School

Big Horn County School District #1
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
252 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Middle School is a public institution located in Cowley, Wyoming, serving as part of the Big Horn County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere characteristic of the Big Horn Basin.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for parents, students, and the community, offering transparency regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school news. Situated in a small, rural town, Rocky Mountain Middle School emphasizes local engagement and consistent communication to ensure that families stay informed about student progress and school events. Through its commitment to its students, the school strives to uphold the district’s mission of empowering learners to become successful, responsible contributors to society.
252
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (84.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (10.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Horn County School District #1
Phone: (307)548-2723
Website: http://www.bighorn1.com/rmms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lovell Middle School
Big Horn County School District #2
185 Students
325 West 9th
Lovell, WY 82431 (4.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th