Uw Laboratory School

Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Uw Laboratory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in WY
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Uw Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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School Overview

Uw Laboratory School's student population of 241 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Uw Laboratory School ranks within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#36 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
49%
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70-74%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
81%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uw Laboratory School's ranking?
Uw Laboratory School is ranked #36 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Uw Laboratory School often compared to?
Uw Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snowy Range Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Uw Laboratory School?
241 students attend Uw Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Uw Laboratory School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Uw Laboratory School offer ?
Uw Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Uw Laboratory School part of?
Uw Laboratory School is part of Albany County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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