Summary:
The city of Lusk, Wyoming is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Lusk Elementary, Niobrara County High School, and Lusk Middle School. These schools are part of the Niobrara County School District #1.
Among the 3 schools, Niobrara County High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 49th out of 80 Wyoming high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 9th and 10th grades are generally higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Lusk Elementary and Lusk Middle School have relatively low statewide rankings and proficiency rates, with Lusk Elementary's rates being particularly concerning.
The data suggests a significant disparity in school performance within the Niobrara County School District #1. While the high school is performing well, the elementary and middle schools are struggling, which may be influenced by factors such as higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower spending per student. The district should investigate the reasons behind these performance gaps and implement targeted strategies to improve outcomes at the lower grade levels, potentially by exploring and implementing best practices from the high-performing high school.
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