Thermopolis Middle School

Hot Springs County School District #1
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
186 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Thermopolis Middle School is located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hot Springs County School District No. 1. Situated at 1450 Valleyview Drive, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond.

The school benefits from its position within the close-knit community of Thermopolis, leveraging local resources and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and community members. Through their official website at http://www.hotsprings1.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. Overall, Thermopolis Middle School functions as a cornerstone of the local education system, dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential.
186
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (84.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    13 (7.0%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Hot Springs County School District #1
Phone: (307)864-6551
Website: http://www.hotsprings1.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 5 52
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 40
Gender Ratio