Summary:
The Weston County School District #1 in Wyoming consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (K-2 and 3-5), 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district has a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Newcastle Middle School standing out as the strongest performers.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 75th out of 144 Wyoming elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 34th out of 147 in 2023-2024. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also significantly above the state averages. Newcastle Middle School has been ranked among the top 25 middle schools in Wyoming for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics above the state averages.
The district's performance is mixed, with Newcastle High School having 50% proficiency in 10th grade ELA but lower scores in math and science. The free and reduced lunch rates across the schools range from 20.09% to 29.41%, indicating a diverse student population. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $13,542 at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 to $29,306 at Newcastle High School, suggesting potential opportunities for resource allocation and efficiency.
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