Summary:
The 18 schools in zip code 82001 in Cheyenne, Wyoming serve students from elementary through high school, and are part of the Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked 29 out of 42 school districts in the state. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state average, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate that high-quality education is possible.
Pioneer Park Elementary and PODER Academy, both elementary schools, are ranked 12th and 4th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools respectively, and have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects. At the high school level, PODER Academy Secondary School is ranked 3rd out of 80 Wyoming high schools and also has a 5-star rating, with exceptional test scores.
In contrast, some schools in the area, such as Sunrise Elementary, Arp Elementary, and Fairview Elementary, have significantly lower test scores and performance. The data suggests that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies can have a significant impact on student outcomes, as the high-performing schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible even within the underperforming district.
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