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Uw Laboratory School

Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
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Rating
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9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (307) 721-2155
www.uwyo.edu
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Uw Laboratory School serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Uw Laboratory School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in WY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Uw Laboratory School's student population of 247 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Uw Laboratory School is ranked within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.40, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
4%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
77%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Albany County School District #1
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

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?

247 students attend Uw Laboratory School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Uw Laboratory School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Uw Laboratory School?

Uw Laboratory School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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 (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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