Lusk Middle School

Niobrara County School District #1
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
234 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lusk Middle School, located in Lusk, Wyoming, serves as a central educational hub for the Niobrara County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By focusing on the development of the "whole student," the institution aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core academics with character-building initiatives.

The school’s online presence reflects a commitment to its motto, "Growing Lusk Leaders," highlighting a culture that encourages students to take initiative and develop leadership skills. With a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, Lusk Middle School integrates modern educational practices with the unique needs of its rural student population. Through collaboration between staff, students, and parents, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student is empowered to succeed and contribute meaningfully to their community.
234
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (77.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (18.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
  • 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: Niobrara County School District #1
Phone: (307)334-2224
Website: http://www.growingluskleaders.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 63
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 88
Gender Ratio