Uw Laboratory School
Tel:
(307) 721-2155
- Uw Laboratory School serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Uw Laboratory School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Uw Laboratory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Uw Laboratory School's student population of 267 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Uw Laboratory School is ranked within the top 10% of all 318 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Uw Laboratory School is 0.38, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #31 out of 318 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 14% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 77% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany County School District #1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Middle 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 | 242 students
0.4 miles
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436 0.4 K-5 242 - Laramie Spring Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
0.6 miles
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410 0.6 K-5 326 - Laramie Slade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
0.7 miles
1212 Baker
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446 0.7 PK-5 286 - Laramie Laramie High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,080 student
0.8 miles
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420 0.8 9-12 1,080 - Laramie Laramie Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 80 students
1.0 miles
608 S 4th St.
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554 1.0 K-6 80
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