Wheatland Middle School

Platte County School District #1
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
192 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wheatland Middle School, located at 2600 W. Mariposa Pkwy in Wheatland, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Platte County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their middle school years. By aligning with the district's broader mission, the school focuses on preparing students for high school success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and community values.

As part of the Platte County School District #1 educational network, the school utilizes the resources and standards provided by the district to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. The school's presence in the Wheatland community plays an integral role in local youth development, encouraging active participation from both parents and community members. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs can find extensive resources on their official website at http://platte1.org.
192
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • 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: Platte County School District #1
Phone: (307)322-1518
Website: http://wms.platte1.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 70
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio