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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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 773 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
4 Schools
362 Schools
# Students
773 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
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
0.15
0.39
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
5 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
713 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
92%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
46
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,118 is higher than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,361 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,118
$20,798
Spending / Student
$20,361
$20,086
Best Weston County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)
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
| 186 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
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 manages 4 public schools serving 773 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?
92% of Weston County School District #1 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Weston County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,361 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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