Summary:
The 82510 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools - Arapahoe Elementary and Arapahoe Charter High School, both of which serve a high-poverty student population and struggle to meet academic standards. Despite high per-student spending, these schools consistently rank in the bottom tiers of Wyoming's education system, with very low proficiency rates in core subjects and poor statewide rankings.
Arapahoe Elementary has proficiency rates ranging from just 5.5% to 33.3% across different grade levels and subjects, well below the state averages. The school has ranked in the bottom 5% of Wyoming elementary schools for several years. Arapahoe Charter High School fares little better, with a 9th grade ELA proficiency rate of only 15.4% compared to the state average of 52.6%. Both schools have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating the challenges of serving a high-poverty student population.
While the high per-student spending at these schools suggests a commitment to funding, the data suggests that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution. Factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, and support services may need to be addressed to improve academic outcomes. Additionally, the very high student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Charter High School could be a contributing factor to the school's poor performance, making it difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support. Overall, the educational landscape in the 82510 zip code area presents significant challenges that will require targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to address the needs of these underperforming Fremont County School District #38 schools.
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