Uw Laboratory School
Tel:
(307)721-2155
- Uw Laboratory School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
School Overview
- Uw Laboratory School's student population of 269 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Uw Laboratory School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | #54 out of 316 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 14% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 77% | 78% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany County #1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Uw Laboratory School is Laramie High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Laramie Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beitel Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laramie Beitel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
0.4 miles
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307)721-4436 0.4 K-5 245 - Laramie Spring Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 333 students
0.6 miles
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307)721-4410 0.6 K-5 333 - Laramie Slade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 294 students
0.7 miles
1212 Baker
Laramie, WY 82070
(307)721-4446 0.7 PK-5 294 - Laramie Laramie High School Grades: 9-12 | 1001 students
0.8 miles
1275 North 11th
Laramie, WY 82070
(307)721-4420 0.8 9-12 1001 - Cheyenne Laramie Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 76 students
1.0 miles
365 West Grand Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307)742-2554 1.0 K-6 76
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