Summary:
Hot Springs County School District #1 in Wyoming has only one elementary school, Ralph Witters Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past three years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 45th out of 147 schools in 2023-2024 to 91st out of 146 schools in 2022-2023.
Ralph Witters Elementary has seen mixed results on the WY-TOPP assessments, outperforming the state average in 4th-grade English Language Arts and 3rd-grade and 4th-grade Mathematics, but underperforming in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Science. The school has a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 42.15%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the Hot Springs County School District #1 is ranked 2nd out of 42 districts in Wyoming and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting a strong overall district performance.
While Ralph Witters Elementary has experienced some challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, the school's demographics and the district's overall performance provide important context for understanding the school's strengths and areas for improvement. The school's strong performance in Mathematics and the district's high ranking indicate that there are positive aspects to the educational experience in this area, but the school's fluctuating performance and underperformance in certain subject areas suggest that targeted interventions and support may be needed to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.
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