Summary:
The 82007 zip code area in Laramie County, Wyoming is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Laramie County School District #1. While the district is ranked 29 out of 42 in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate stronger academic performance.
Hebard Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, with 56.3% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 58.3% of 6th graders proficient in Math. It is also the only 1-star rated elementary school in the 82007 zip code. Meanwhile, Cole Elementary has relatively strong proficiency rates, with 50% of 5th graders proficient in ELA and 42.9% in Math, and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 9.4, suggesting smaller class sizes. At the high school level, Triumph High School stands out with a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.4, indicating more individualized attention for students.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the 82007 zip code. The schools generally have low proficiency rates on state assessments, with most falling below district and state averages. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 55.77% at South High School to 74.22% at Afflerbach Elementary, suggest a correlation between economic disadvantage and lower academic achievement, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for students from low-income backgrounds.
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