Cottonwood Elementary vs Dean Morgan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Dean Morgan Middle School
Casper · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Dean Morgan Middle School Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 151 | #40 of 50 |
| National rank | #35960 of 50,301 | #6366 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean Morgan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 33.9).
- •Dean Morgan Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Dean Morgan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Dean Morgan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.3).
- •Dean Morgan Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary better than Dean Morgan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dean Morgan Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary and Dean Morgan Middle School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Dean Morgan Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Dean Morgan Middle School rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 and Dean Morgan Middle School is 40th of 50 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).