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Weston County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 754 students in Weston County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Weston County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
4 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
754 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weston County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,650 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,874 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,650
$21,219
Spending / Student
$20,874
$20,493
Best Weston County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: 3-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 manages 4 public schools serving 754 students.
What is the rank of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 is ranked #25 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County School District #1?
94% of Weston County School District #1 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Weston County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,874 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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