Summary:
Sublette County School District #9 in Wyoming is home to two elementary schools: Big Piney Elementary and La Barge Elementary. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, the data shows a significant performance gap between the two, with La Barge Elementary consistently outperforming Big Piney Elementary on state assessments and earning higher rankings from SchoolDigger.
La Barge Elementary stands out as the stronger of the two schools, with a current ranking of 50 out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools, compared to 123 for Big Piney. La Barge students have significantly outperformed the district and state averages on WY-TOPP assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the school has received 3-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years, while Big Piney has only received 1-2 stars. Additionally, La Barge has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 5.8, compared to 8.6 at Big Piney.
Despite the performance disparity, both schools serve relatively high-need populations, with free/reduced lunch rates around 35%. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes, and the district as a whole is ranked 30 out of 42 in Wyoming, indicating broader systemic challenges. The smaller size and lower student-teacher ratio at La Barge may be contributing to its stronger academic performance, highlighting the potential benefits of smaller school environments for certain student populations.
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