Summary:
The city of Big Piney, Wyoming is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Sublette County School District #9. While the district as a whole is ranked 30th out of 42 in the state and rated 2 stars, there is a significant disparity in performance between the schools, with La Barge Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while the other schools struggle to meet state standards.
La Barge Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. It has particularly strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Big Piney High School has shown a decline in performance, dropping from 19th in the state in 2021-2022 to 42nd in 2022-2023, an area that warrants further investigation.
The smaller schools, such as La Barge Elementary and Big Piney Middle School, tend to have higher proficiency rates and better overall performance compared to the larger schools in the district, suggesting that smaller class sizes and more personalized attention may be contributing factors to their success. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the schools raises questions about how the district is allocating its resources and whether the funding is being distributed equitably.
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