Tongue River Middle School

Sheridan County School District #1
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
159 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tongue River Middle School, located in the small community of Ranchester, Wyoming, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, providing a small-town educational environment that emphasizes both academic development and character growth. As a central hub for the youth in the Tongue River Valley, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school is committed to fostering a well-rounded educational experience through a curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources of Sheridan County School District #1, Tongue River Middle School aims to provide its students with modern learning tools and personalized attention. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused values inherent to the Ranchester area.
159
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3 %)
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: Sheridan County School District #1
Phone: (307)655-9533
Website: http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
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 52
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio