Summary:
The city of Moorcroft, Wyoming is home to two schools: Moorcroft Elementary and Moorcroft Secondary School, both part of the Crook County School District #1. Based on the available data, Moorcroft Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in Wyoming over the past 3 years and boasting impressive test scores, particularly in science. In contrast, Moorcroft Secondary School appears to be performing at or slightly below the state average in most metrics.
Moorcroft Elementary's standout performance is evident in its consistent statewide ranking of 17th out of 147 elementary schools, as well as its strong test scores, with 62.5% or more of students proficient or better in most grade levels for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's science proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 90.6% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Moorcroft Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.
In contrast, Moorcroft Secondary School's performance is more in line with the state average, with test scores generally on par with or slightly lower than the district and state averages. While the school has maintained a consistent statewide ranking in the middle third of high schools, it spends significantly more per student ($21,892) compared to the elementary school ($14,308), yet has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3. This disparity in spending and student-teacher ratios suggests the additional funding may not be directly translating to smaller class sizes or more individualized attention for secondary school students.
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