Big Horn County School District #1 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Big Horn County School District #1 School District, serving 1,087 students. Big Horn County School District #1 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Public schools in Big Horn County School District #1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County School District #1 School District are Burlington Middle School, Burlington Elementary School and Burlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 22% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Wyoming public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Big Horn County School District #1 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (307) 548-2254 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WY) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 369 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,087 Students | 94,364 Students |
| # of Teachers | 78 Teachers | 7,333 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Big Horn County School District #1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-54% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #25 out of 48 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 53% |
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Graduation Rate | 50-54% | 80% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.38 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 3,711 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 768 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 115 Students | 12,925 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 14% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 1,045 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of White Students | 918 Students | 73,310 Students |
| % White Students | 85% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 136 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 33 Students | 2,469 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 43 | 671 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 68 | 7,485 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 55 | 7,093 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 63 | 7,137 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 68 | 7,370 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 83 | 7,556 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 69 | 7,626 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 69 | 7,468 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 92 | 7,398 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 88 | 7,108 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 107 | 7,479 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 90 | 6,914 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 94 | 6,639 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 98 | 6,420 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,097. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,268 is less than the state median of $29,774. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WY) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $21 MM |
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| Spending | $19 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,599 | $29,097 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,268 | $29,774 |
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Big Horn County School District #1 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Burlington Middle School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:10/Top 5%109 School Avenue10
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 6-8 | 56 students
- Burlington Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%109 School Avenue10
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5 | 129 students
- Burlington High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30%109 School Avenue10
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 9-12 | 67 students
- Rocky Mountain Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%101 South Division10
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
- Rocky Mountain Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50%404 South 3rd East10
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 6-8 | 193 students
- Rocky Mountain High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%404 South 3rd East10
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 9-12 | 322 students
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