Summary:
The city of Wright, Wyoming is home to two schools - Cottonwood Elementary and Wright Junior & Senior High School, both part of the Campbell County School District #1. While Cottonwood Elementary struggles with lower academic performance, particularly in mathematics, Wright Junior & Senior High School stands out with stronger proficiency rates on state assessments and a higher statewide ranking.
Cottonwood Elementary's proficiency rates on WY-TOPP assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages, indicating a need for improvement in academic outcomes. In contrast, Wright Junior & Senior High School's performance on these assessments is mostly on par with or above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the high school has a higher statewide ranking compared to the elementary school, ranking 41st out of 80 Wyoming high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the performance differences between the two schools. Cottonwood Elementary has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (42.05%) compared to Wright Junior & Senior High School (31.22%), suggesting a relatively lower socioeconomic status of the elementary school's student population. The higher per-student spending at the high school ($24,653) compared to the elementary school ($20,759) may also contribute to its stronger academic performance, though further investigation would be needed to determine the specific allocation and use of these funds.
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