Dean Morgan Junior High School is a public school in the Natrona County School District in Casper, Wyoming. The school serves about 900 students in grades six through eight. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Dean Morgan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dean Morgan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dean Morgan Middle School's student population of 613 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Dean Morgan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dean Morgan Middle School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
16%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Natrona County School District #1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dean Morgan Middle School's ranking?
Dean Morgan Middle School is ranked #260 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Dean Morgan Middle School often compared to?
Dean Morgan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, C Y Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Dean Morgan Middle School?
613 students attend Dean Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dean Morgan Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dean Morgan Middle School offer ?
Dean Morgan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dean Morgan Middle School part of?
Dean Morgan Middle School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
this school is full of favoritism. if you are not a favorite, you are punished constantly. do not send your child here. teachers bully students and have no respect.
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